Pico Basilé, Volcanic mountain in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea
Pico Basilé is a volcanic mountain rising 3,011 meters (9,878 feet) above sea level on Bioko Island and represents the highest peak of three overlapping basaltic shield volcanoes. The structure displays the gently sloping sides typical of shield volcanoes, composed of hardened basalt lava flows.
The mountain recorded its last documented volcanic activity in 1923, following earlier eruptions in 1898 and 1903. These eruptions originated from vents along the southeastern flank and demonstrate activity spanning roughly two decades.
The Bubi people who have lived on Bioko Island since ancient times maintain deep ties to this volcanic landscape. The mountain shapes local identity and remains central to how communities understand their homeland.
The summit houses broadcasting and telecommunications facilities, making it difficult to access for regular visitors. Reaching the top requires good physical fitness and experienced mountaineering skills.
On clear days, visitors can spot Mount Cameroon to the northeast from the summit, even though it sits in another country. This view highlights how close the volcanic landscapes of this region actually are.
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