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Viana, Cape Verde

Viana
Vulcao Viana (S Vicente, Cabo Verde).JPG
Monte Viana
Highest point
Elevation 163 m (535 ft)
Coordinates 16°49′33″N 24°52′33″W / 16.8257°N 24.8759°W / 16.8257; -24.8759Coordinates: 16°49′33″N 24°52′33″W / 16.8257°N 24.8759°W / 16.8257; -24.8759
Geography
Viana is located in Cape Verde
Viana
Viana
eastern São Vicente island, Cape Verde
Geology
Last eruption approx. 300,000 years ago
Climbing
First ascent no hiking trails

Viana is a low volcano in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. Its elevation is 163 m. It is situated 3 km south of Calhau and 14 km southeast of the island capital Mindelo. To the north is the Calhau volcano. Surrounding geographical features include Topim and Selada da Baleia.

The extinct volcano has a caldera that is around 150-200 meters long and is made up of basanitic ash cone. Its last eruption was a strombolian occurred around 300,000 years ago.


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