Caldeira do Enxofre - Ilha Graciosa, Azores
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tofixe
N 39° 01.768 W 027° 58.830
26S E 415131 N 4320504
This is the largest volcano in Graciosa Island.
Waymark Code: WM14MPQ
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 07/28/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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“Caldeira” is a collapse caldera emplaced on the top of the smallest polygenetic volcano of Azores, which occupies the SE sector of Graciosa island. Inside the depression is located “Furna do Enxofre”, a 40 m high domeshaped volcanic cave, unique worldwide, enclosing a mud-poll fumarole and a lake.
The caldera is a mile long.

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Volcano Type: Shield Volcano

Volcano Location: Island Arc

Year of most recent activity: -11100

Caldera Visible?: yes

Cone Visible?: yes

Lava Dome Visible?: yes

Lava Flow (Moving) Visible?: no

Vent or Fumarole Visible?: yes

Crater Visible?: Not Listed

Geyser/Hot Spring Visible?: Not Listed

Lava Flow (Not Moving) Visible?: Not Listed
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