2014–15 Fogo eruption
The 2014–2015 eruption of Fogo began on 23 November 2014, continuing until 8 February 2015. It was the first eruption of Pico do Fogo in 19 years, and the longest since its 1857 eruption. It had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 3, making it the largest eruption of the volcano since records began.
| 2014–2015 eruption of Fogo | |
|---|---|
Satellite map of the eruption of Fogo with its volcanic clouds that headed south on 2 December 2014 | |
| Volcano | Pico do Fogo |
| Start date | 23 November 2014 |
| End date | 8 February 2015 |
| Type | Hawaiian, Strombolian |
| Location | Fogo, Cape Verde |
| VEI | 3 |
It caused an estimated five billion escudos (€45.3 million) in damages.
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