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Don Joao de Castro Bank: eruption history
Elevation-13 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions1#11 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1720-12-08
Largest VEI3
Location38.23, -26.63
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
1
0
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1720-12-08 | 3 | 1720 |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Terceira | 82 km | 15 |
| Sete Cidades | 84 km | 16 |
| Monaco Bank | 96 km | 2 |
| Picos Fissural Volcanic System | 98 km | 7 |
| Agua de Pau | 114 km | 10 |
| Furnas | 126 km | 9 |
| Sao Jorge | 135 km | 10 |
| Graciosa | 146 km | 1 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.