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Madeira: eruption history
Elevation1,862 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions1#13 of 13 in country
Latest eruption4500 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location32.73, -16.97
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 BCE | – | – | Paul da Serra |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 470 km | 14 |
| Tenerife | 497 km | 42 |
| Lanzarote | 520 km | 4 |
| Gran Canaria | 543 km | 11 |
| Fuerteventura | 562 km | 0 |
| Hierro | 565 km | 4 |
| Furnas | 942 km | 9 |
| Agua de Pau | 953 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.