Volcanos of Tenerife - more then 300!

Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, boasts a rich volcanic heritage that has significantly shaped its landscape. The island's formation is attributed to volcanic activity, resulting in several prominent volcanoes, both active and dormant. Tenerife has over 300 volcanic formations, including craters, cones, and fissures. However, the island is mainly shaped by three large volcanic massifs and several major volcanoes. Here’s a breakdown:

Major Volcanoes of Tenerife

Mount Teide: Rising to 3,715 meters, Mount Teide is not only the highest peak in Spain but also the third-highest volcanic structure globally when measured from its base on the ocean floor. This stratovolcano, situated within the Las Cañadas caldera, last erupted in 1909 and remains active, though currently dormant.
Pico Viejo: Adjacent to Mount Teide, Pico Viejo stands at 3,134 meters. It last erupted in 1798, producing significant lava flows visible today.
Teno, Anaga, and Roque del Conde Massifs: These ancient volcanic massifs represent the island's foundational structures. The Teno massif in the northwest, the Anaga massif in the northeast, and the Roque del Conde massif in the south are remnants of shield volcanoes that coalesced to form Tenerife.

Main Volcanic Massifs (Oldest Volcanic Structures)

Teno Massif (Northwest Tenerife) – One of the island's oldest formations, around 7–9 million years old.
Anaga Massif (Northeast Tenerife) – Formed about 6–8 million years ago.
Roque del Conde Massif (South Tenerife) – The southernmost ancient volcanic structure.

Notable Historical Eruptions

1704-1705 Eruptions: A series of eruptions, including those from the Siete Fuentes, Fasnia, and Arafo volcanoes, occurred during this period, impacting the island's northeast.
1706 Eruption: The eruption of the Arenas Negras volcano led to the destruction of the town of Garachico, a significant event in Tenerife's history.
1909 Chinyero Eruption: The most recent eruption on the island took place at the Chinyero volcano, located on the northwest rift zone. This event lasted ten days but caused no fatalities.

Other Notable Volcanic Features

Las Cañadas Caldera – A massive crater where Mount Teide and Pico Viejo formed.
Malpaís de Güímar & Malpaís de la Rasca – Areas with volcanic badlands from past eruptions.

Current Volcanic Activity

While only Teide is officially classified as active, scientists monitor seismic activity in the region, as Tenerife has a history of eruptions.

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Tenerife's diverse volcanic landscape offers unique opportunities for geological exploration, hiking, and understanding the dynamic processes that have shaped the island.

Volcanos of Tenerife - more then 300!

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