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Hierro: eruption history
Elevation1,500 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions4#4 of 8 in country
Latest eruption2011-10-10
Largest VEI2
Location27.73, -18.03
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
0
1
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-10 | 2 | 2012 | Submarine S flank, Tagaro cone |
| 550 BCE | – | – | Montañas Chamuscada-Entremontañas |
| 950 BCE | – | – | East flank (Soliman) |
| 4790 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 95 km | 14 |
| Tenerife | 149 km | 42 |
| Gran Canaria | 243 km | 11 |
| Fuerteventura | 400 km | 0 |
| Lanzarote | 454 km | 4 |
| Madeira | 565 km | 1 |
| Furnas | 1,307 km | 9 |
| Agua de Pau | 1,314 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.