volcanic ash-field
volcanic ash-field is a shingle beach in Santa Catarina do Fogo Municipality, Cape Verde. volcanic ash-field is situated nearby to the volcano Pico do Inferno, as well as near (Pico Pequeno).| Tap on a place to explore it |
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 volcanic ash-field.
Tinteira
Hamlet
Photo: Flexman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tinteira is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 4 km north of Cova Figueira, 5 km south of Relva and 22 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Tinteira is situated 6 km east of volcanic ash-field.
volcanic ash-field
- Type: Shingle beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Santa Catarina do Fogo Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
14.94448° or 14° 56′ 40″ northLongitude
-24.3478° or 24° 20′ 52″ westOpen location code
796QWMV2+QVOpenStreetMap ID
way 996619467OpenStreetMap feature
natural=shingle
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pico do Inferno and (Pico Pequeno).
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