Eruptions cave
Eruptions cave is a cave in São Filipe Municipality, Cape Verde. Eruptions cave is situated nearby to the volcano (Pico Pequeno), as well as near Pico do Inferno.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pico do Fogo and Fogo Natural Park.
Pico do Fogo
Volcano
Photo: Holger Reineccius, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, rising to 2,829 metres above sea level. The main cone last erupted in 1680, causing mass emigration from the island.
Fogo Natural Park
Nature reserve
Photo: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fogo Natural Park is a protected area located on Fogo Island in Cape Verde, an archipelago nation in the central Atlantic Ocean. Established in 2003, the park encompasses an area of 84.69 km2, representing 17.8% of the island's total landmass.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chã das Caldeiras and Cabeça Fundão.
Chã das Caldeiras
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chã das Caldeiras - literally the Plateau of the Crater - is the area inside the original crater that created the island of Fogo 100000 years ago. The villages of Portela and Bangaeria are effectively joined as they sprawl for a kilometer or two on the main road that crosses the crater.
Cabeça Fundão
Hamlet
Photo: Flexman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cabeça Fundão is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde and sits on the foot of the mountain rim of Bordeira. It is situated 16 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Cabeça Fundão is situated 4½ km south of Eruptions cave.
Estância Roque
Village
Estância Roque is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 411. It is situated 3 km west of Cova Figueira and 19 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Estância Roque is situated 7 km southeast of Eruptions cave.
Eruptions cave
- Type: Cave
- Also known as: “Gruta Danilson”
- Category: landform
- Location: São Filipe Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
14.9443° or 14° 56′ 40″ northLongitude
-24.36063° or 24° 21′ 38″ westOpen location code
796QWJVQ+PQOpenStreetMap ID
node 13364190701OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entrance
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In Other Languages
“Eruptions cave” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Grot gevormd door lava”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include (Pico Pequeno) and Pico do Inferno.
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