Is Cape Verde a volcanic island?

Is Cape Verde a volcanic island?

The rugged volcanic islands of Cape Verde, off the West African coast, are much more than the glorious beaches enjoyed by tourists. Each island has its own unique character, as Martin Plaut recently discovered.

What is a Boa Vista?

(Portuguese ˈboːə ˈviʃtə) n. (Placename) a town in N Brazil, capital of the state of Roraima, on the Rio Branco.

What does Cape Verde come under?

listen), /ˌkæb-/) (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, pronounced [ˈkabu ˈveɾdɨ]), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi).

When did pico de Fuego last erupt?

23 November 2014 The most recent eruption at Fogo began with lava flows emerging from a similar fissure vent at the base of Pico on 23 November 2014 (figure 17), and continued through 8 February 2015 according to OVCV; the flows covered about 4 km2 of land.

When did Pico de Fogo last erupt?

Pico do Fogo
Pico do Fogo Fogo, Cape Verde
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	November 2014 to February 2015

Is Cape Verde rich or poor?

Cape Verde is classed as a poor country however, the quality of life ranks highest in the United Nations index of West Africa.

Is Cape Verde safe to walk around?

1. Re: How safe is Cape Verde? Generally it's safe, you just need to exercise the same caution as you would elsewhere - ensure your windows and doors are locked; don't wander around after dark and avoid flaunting expensive jewellery and accessories.

How big is Boa Vista Island in Cape Verde?

• Boa Vista ( Portuguese for "good view"), also written as Boavista, is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. At 631.1 km 2 (243.7 sq mi), it is the third largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago.

What are the names of the mountains on Boa Vista?

• The island is generally flat, but it has numerous mountains like Monte Estância (the highest point of the island at 387 m), Monte Santo António, Rocha Estância, Morro de Areia, Morro Negro, Monte Caçador, Pico Forcado and Monte Vigia .

Which is closer to Africa Senegal or Boa Vista?

• The island of Boa Vista is closer to the African continent than all the other islands in Cape Verde, being the easternmost island of all. The distance between Boa Vista and Senegal is only 450 km. The capital of Boa Vista, Sal Rei, is located in the north-western part of the island.

Are there any protected areas on Boa Vista?

• However, 37% of its area is a protected area, which is the highest proportion of all inhabited Cape Verde islands. There are 14 protected areas on Boa Vista, including beaches that are important nesting areas for loggerhead sea turtles and birds.