Volcanic landscapes of El Hierro

El Hierro is the youngest of the Canary Islands, shaped by intense volcanic activity and massive prehistoric landslides. This collection features the island's geological highlights, including the 1,501-meter Pico de Malpaso and the Tanganasoga cinder cone which dominates the El Golfo valley. The landscape includes sheer coastal cliffs like the iconic Roque de La Bonanza and numerous dormant craters that illustrate the island's shield volcano origins and more recent submarine eruptions near La Restinga.

Volcanic Landscapes of El Hierro — Map

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A

Roque de La Bonanza

A 200-meter-high natural rock formation in Las Playas bay, sculpted by erosion and coastal collapse.

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B

Tanganasoga

Tanganasoga is the main volcano of El Hierro's El Golfo area in the Canary Islands, consisting of a cinder cone.

C

Restinga

Volcanic area at the southern tip of the island, notable for the 2011 submarine eruption in the nearby Mar de las Calmas.

D

Pico de Malpaso

Pico de Malpaso is the highest point on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands, Spain.

E

San Juan

Volcanic cone located in the northeastern highlands near Valverde.

F

Montaña del Tesoro

Extinct volcanic cone situated in the northern coastal region of the island.

G

Montaña Colorada

Reddish volcanic cone characteristic of the arid landscape in the southern part of the island.

H

Montaña de Tejeguate

Dormant volcanic cone positioned on the northern slopes overlooking the El Golfo depression.

I

Montaña de las Chamuscadas

Dormant volcano located along the central-eastern volcanic ridge.

J

Montaña del Jablito

Dormant volcanic peak situated in the central mountainous spine of the island.

K

Peña de Tejeguate

A prominent cliff formation situated on the rugged escarpment of the El Golfo valley.

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