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Sao Jorge: eruption history
Elevation1,053 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions10#4 of 13 in country
Latest eruption1902-05-07
Largest VEI3
Location38.65, -28.08
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
0
2
1
0
By VEI
1
1
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-05-07 | 0 | 1902 | Submarine, ~27 km ESE of Ponta do Topo |
| 1808-05-01 | 1 | 1808 | Sao Jorge |
| 1800-06-24 | 2 | 1800 | Submarine, ~35 km SE of Ponta do Topo |
| 1580-05-01 | 3 | 1580 | Sao Jorge (SW side) |
| 1483 | – | – | Sao Jorge |
| 1426 | – | – | Sao Jorge |
| 1293 | – | – | Sao Jorge |
| 1282 | – | – | Sao Jorge |
| 412 | – | – | Sao Jorge |
| 2137 BCE | – | – | Sao Jorge |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Pico | 34 km | 3 |
| Graciosa | 42 km | 1 |
| Fayal | 56 km | 2 |
| Terceira | 67 km | 15 |
| Don Joao de Castro Bank | 135 km | 1 |
| Sete Cidades | 219 km | 16 |
| Monaco Bank | 225 km | 2 |
| Picos Fissural Volcanic System | 232 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.