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Picos Fissural Volcanic System: eruption history
Elevation350 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions7#6 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1652-10-19
Largest VEI2
Location37.78, -25.67
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
0
0
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1652-10-19 | 2 | 1652 | Eastern part (SW of Fogo 1 cone) |
| 940 | – | – | Eastern part (Mata des Feiticeiras) |
| 850 | – | – | East-central part (Cruz) |
| 600 | – | – | East-central part (Caldeirao) |
| 510 BCE | – | – | North-central part (Furna) |
| 850 BCE | – | – | North-central part (Aflitos) |
| 4040 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Sete Cidades | 14 km | 16 |
| Agua de Pau | 18 km | 10 |
| Monaco Bank | 27 km | 2 |
| Furnas | 31 km | 9 |
| Don Joao de Castro Bank | 98 km | 1 |
| Terceira | 179 km | 15 |
| Sao Jorge | 232 km | 10 |
| Graciosa | 243 km | 1 |
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.