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Gran Canaria: eruption history
Elevation1,950 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions11#3 of 8 in country
Latest eruption40
Largest VEI–
Location28.00, -15.58
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | – | – | Bandama |
| 10 | – | – | El Garañón |
| 580 BCE | – | – | Doramas and El Lentiscal |
| 590 BCE | – | – | Sima de Jinámar |
| 620 BCE | – | – | Montaña Negra de Jinámar |
| 920 BCE | – | – | Jabalobos |
| 1010 BCE | – | – | Pinos de Gáldar |
| 1180 BCE | – | – | Montañón Negro |
| 1250 BCE | – | – | Fagajesto |
| 4630 BCE | – | – | San Mateo |
| 4670 BCE | – | – | El Hoyo |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 108 km | 42 |
| Fuerteventura | 158 km | 0 |
| Lanzarote | 222 km | 4 |
| La Palma | 229 km | 14 |
| Hierro | 243 km | 4 |
| Madeira | 543 km | 1 |
| Furnas | 1,415 km | 9 |
| Agua de Pau | 1,424 km | 10 |
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.