The Stratovolcano of Pico: A Monument to Atlantic Volcanism
by Rui Fagundes Silva, IVAR/CIVISA, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
This image captures the majestic Mount Pico, the highest point in Portugal (2351 m). It is a classic stratovolcano located on the Azores triple tectonic plates junction. The photograph highlights the contrast between the lush volcanic soils used for grazing and the stark, cloud-shrouded basaltic cone, illustrating the relationship between volcanic activity and island ecosystems.
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- Europe (3956)
- Southern Europe (1720)
- Portugal (109)
- Exact location (-28.3403 W, 38.4862 N)
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4032 × 2873 px;
image/jpeg; 1.3 MB
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Samsung SM-G950F
Software: Adobe Lightroom
Taken on 21
September
2018
Submitted on 6 April 2026
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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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Rui Fagundes Silva (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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