An
eruption at Fogo started on the morning of Sunday 23rd November.
Fogo volcano is a 2829 m stratovolcano located on the island of Fogo, Cape
Verde. The volcano has a 9 km wide
caldera and a cone located within it called Pico which forms the highest point
on the island. Pico has a crater measuring 500 m wide and 150 m deep. According
to the Global Volcanism Program, Pico was continuously active since 1500 CE.
The
volcano’s last eruption before Sunday was in April 1995 (over 19 years ago).
the eruption in 1995 started on 2nd April and stopped on 26th
May and took place on the WSW flank of the volcano. It measured a VEI 2 and
covered approximately 6.3 km2
of land. According to Global Volcanism Program the total volume from this
eruption was 60-100 x 106 m3. The majority of Fogo’s eruptions have measured a VEI 2. The eruption in
1500 CE measured a VEI 1.
Sundays
eruption had followed on from seismic activity on Saturday night which caused
the local population to sleep outside their houses. Lava fountains, lava flows
and an ash plume have been erupting. Spectacular images and videos have been
shown by Fogo News of the current activity.
The
eruption has forced residents in the vicinity of the volcano to evacuate,
seeking shelter in previously built temporary accommodations. Authorities have
also closed the airport. According to reports the eruption may be more intense
than the one in 1995. No fatalities or injuries have been reported.
Link to Fogo News: Fogo News
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Satellite image of Fogo volcano (Source: Earth Observatory)
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