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Fayal: eruption history
Elevation1,041 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions2#8 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1957-09-27
Largest VEI2
Location38.58, -28.71
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
0
0
1
0
By VEI
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-27 | 2 | 1958 | West flank (Capelinhos) and summit |
| 1672-04-24 | 2 | 1673 | West flank |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Pico | 30 km | 3 |
| Sao Jorge | 56 km | 10 |
| Graciosa | 81 km | 1 |
| Terceira | 122 km | 15 |
| Don Joao de Castro Bank | 186 km | 1 |
| Flores | 238 km | 2 |
| Sete Cidades | 268 km | 16 |
| Monaco Bank | 271 km | 2 |
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.