피코 데 포고 - 포고섬의 화산

Cape Verde, Pico do Fogo

대서양의 화산섬, 포고

 



아프리카의 서쪽 대서양의 화산섬인 '포고'는 해발 2,829m 높이의 산으로  성층화산이다. 화산쇄설물과 용암으로 이루어졌다.

Pico do Fogo is the highest peak of Cape Verde, rising to 2,829 metres (9,281 ft) above sea level. It is an active stratovolcano lying on the island of Fogo. The main cone last erupted in 1675, causing mass emigration from the island, while a subsidiary vent erupted in 1995. The only deadly eruption was in 1847 when earthquakes generated in all the island claimed several lives.

The mountain's slopes are used to grow coffee, while its lava is used as building material. Near its peak is a caldera and a small village, Chã das Caldeiras, is inside this caldera.

[관련사이트]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Fogo
[관련사이트] http://www.addictedtotravel.com/travel- ··· el-guide
[관련사이트] http://raulpanoramicas.blogspot.com/200 ··· ico.html
[관련사이트] http://renatekrieger.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/fogo/