Explanation:
The earliest recorded eruption of Mayon Volcano was on 19 February 1616 and the last was in 2001. Although the volcanic activity has resulted in billions of pesos in damage to property and life, Mayon Volcano is of great benefit to the people of the Philippines. It has made the soil fertile and suitable for cultivation. Good quality sand and gravel has been a boon to the construction industry. This has led to human settlement around the volcano, increasing people's vulnerability to the risks of an eruption.
