Autonomous Region

Azores

Portugal · Europe

Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal, in Europe. It spans the African, Eurasian and North American plates. Records include 10 volcanoes and 2 tsunamis observed on its coasts.

Tectonic Plates

• African Plate
• Eurasian Plate
• North American Plate

Volcanoes (10)

• Terceira 2000
• Fayal 1958
• Sao Jorge 1902
• Sete Cidades 1880
• Mount Pico 1720
• Picos Fissural Volcanic System 1652
• Furnas 1630
• Água de Pau 1564
• Flores 950 BCE
• Graciosa 1,950 BCE

Tsunamis Observed on Its Coasts

• 1980Azores, Portugal · 0.4 m69 deaths
• 1969Portugal · 0.9 m25 deaths

• Country Profile · Portugal

Sources: Natural Earth · Smithsonian GVP · NOAA NCEI · IBTrACS · GEM · Bird (2003), PB2002