Água de Pau (volcano)

Água de Pau (volcano)

:"This article is about the volcano. For the parish of the same name, see" Água de Pau.Infobox Mountain
Name = Água de Pau
Photo = Lagoa do Fogo.jpg
Caption = Lagoa do Fogo
Elevation = 947 metres (3,107 ft)
Location = São Miguel Island, Azores
Range =
Coordinates = coord|37|46|00|N|25|28|00|W|type:mountain_region:PT
Prominence =
Type = Stratovolcano
Age=
Last eruption = 1564
First ascent =
Easiest route =

Água de Pau is a stratovolcano in central part of São Miguel Island. About 30,000 to 45,000 years ago the 4 km wide and 7 km long outer caldera was formed. The inner caldera, which is 2.5 km wide and 4 km long was formed about 15,000 years ago. The younger inner caldera is partially filled by the crater lake Lagoa do Fogo. Until 5000 years ago the activity in the caldera created several post-caldera lava domes on the northern and western flank. Some of the cinder cones placed on the flank mark radial and concentric fissures. Some of them have been active during historical time. The latest known eruption took place in 1564. Some popular hot springs are located on the northwest flank.

References

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* [http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1802-09= Global Volcanism Program: Agua de Pau]


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