Fogo National Park, National park with active volcano in Fogo Island, Cape Verde.
Fogo National Park sits on the island of the same name and is dominated by Pico do Fogo, an active volcano with black rock and rough terrain. The park spreads across mountainous volcanic land with walking trails, steep slopes, and areas where lava and ash deposits shape the landscape.
The volcano has remained active since its last major eruption in 1995 and fundamentally shapes the island's appearance. Volcanic activity over thousands of years has formed the landscape and continues to create new geological features.
The island has been a center for sugarcane and cotton cultivation, activities that shaped life here for centuries. This agricultural heritage remains visible today in how residents work the fertile volcanic soil.
Hiking on volcanic terrain requires sturdy footwear because rocks are sharp-edged and paths are uneven. Bring plenty of water and protect yourself from intense sun, as black stone absorbs and radiates heat.
Pico do Fogo is one of Africa's few active volcanoes and last erupted just decades ago. The crater landscape changes continuously through geological activity, offering visitors a rare chance to observe modern volcanic processes.
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