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Pico: eruption history
Elevation2,351 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions3#7 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1720-07-10
Largest VEI2
Location38.47, -28.40
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
2
0
0
0
By VEI
3
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1720-07-10 | 2 | 1720 | SE flank (400 m) |
| 1718-02-01 | 2 | 1718 | SE flank (200 m), NW flank (1200 m) |
| 1562-09-21 | 2 | 1564 | East flank (800 m) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Fayal | 30 km | 2 |
| Sao Jorge | 34 km | 10 |
| Graciosa | 72 km | 1 |
| Terceira | 98 km | 15 |
| Don Joao de Castro Bank | 157 km | 1 |
| Sete Cidades | 238 km | 16 |
| Monaco Bank | 241 km | 2 |
| Picos Fissural Volcanic System | 251 km | 7 |
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.