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Fogo: eruption history
Elevation2,829 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions12#1 of 2 in country
Latest eruption2014-11-23
Largest VEI2
Location14.95, -24.35
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
3
4
3
1
By VEI
1
8
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-23 | 2 | 2015 | WSW base of Pico |
| 1995-04-02 | 2 | 1995 | WSW flank of Pico |
| 1951-06-12 | 2 | 1951 | Northwest and south caldera floor |
| 1909-07-02 | – | – | |
| 1857-06-27 | 2 | 1857 | SSE caldera floor |
| 1852-02-19 | 2 | 1852 | NNW caldera floor |
| 1847-04-09 | 2 | 1847 | North caldera floor |
| 1816-12-31 | – | – | |
| 1799-06-02 | 2 | 1799 | North caldera floor |
| 1785-01-24 | 2 | 1785 | North caldera floor |
| 1769-04 | – | – | SW side |
| 1500 | 1 | 1761 | Pico |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Brava | 40 km | 0 |
| Hierro | 1,564 km | 4 |
| La Palma | 1,656 km | 14 |
| Tenerife | 1,681 km | 42 |
| Gran Canaria | 1,710 km | 11 |
| Romanche Fracture Zone | 1,789 km | 0 |
| Fuerteventura | 1,832 km | 0 |
| Lanzarote | 1,914 km | 4 |
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.