Bordeira, بركان طبقي في الرأس الأخضر
Bordeira is a stratovolcano on Fogo island in Cape Verde, surrounded by a large natural wall called the Bordeira rim that rises about 1,000 meters and forms a curved edge around the caldera. The interior is covered in black volcanic rock, lava formations, and patches of green farmland where residents grow crops.
Fogo is the only island in the Cape Verde archipelago with a long history of eruptions, experiencing about thirty since Portuguese arrival. The major eruptions occurred in 1995, 2014, and 2015, with the latter creating new volcanic cones and destroying villages, yet residents returned each time to rebuild their lives.
Bordeira is where residents have adapted their lives to the volcanic landscape, building homes and farms from volcanic stone across generations. They cultivate crops like coffee, sugarcane, tomatoes, and potatoes in the fertile soil enriched by volcanic activity.
The terrain is uneven and requires sturdy shoes, plenty of water, and sun protection for any visit. An experienced guide is strongly recommended to safely navigate through lava fields and volcanic cones while exploring the best trails.
A notable feature is Pico Pequeno, a newer volcanic cone that formed after the 1995 eruption and can be reached by hikers on a gentle one-hour trail. The path passes through fields of tomatoes, herbs, and potatoes where visitors can feel heat rising from underground vents.
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