Capelinhos, Active volcano in Faial Island, Azores, Portugal
The volcanic structure rises 501 meters above sea level, featuring dark basalt formations and extensive lava fields along the western coast.
The volcanic eruption from 1957 to 1958 created new land mass, forcing the evacuation of nearby settlements and extending the island by several kilometers.
The Capelinhos Interpretation Center presents scientific exhibits about volcanic activity and maintains records of local communities affected by the eruption.
Visitors can access designated walking trails around the volcano site, with guided tours available from the interpretation center throughout the year.
The volcanic landscape contains no vegetation in certain areas, displaying the exact geological composition from the 1958 eruption without natural alterations.
Location: Horta
Elevation above the sea: 143 m
GPS coordinates: 38.60232,-28.83249
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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