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Fogo | Aa lava and Pico do Fogo

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Lava flow of 1951. The stratovolcano Pico do Fogo (2829 m) prominently appears in the background of the photo. Its main crater last erupted in the 18th Century, whereas all recent eruptions - also the event of 1951 - originated from secondary craters.