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Teide Volcano - John Seach
Tenerife, Canary Islands
28.27 N, 16.64 W
summit elevation 3715 m
stratovolcano
Teide volcano is the highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean and the world's third tallest volcano,
with a height of 7500 m above the ocean floor.
The volcano was observed in eruption by Columbus in 1492.
Unrest has occurred at the volcano since May 2004, with an increase in January 2005.
Teide National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in June 2007.
Teide Volcano Eruptions
1909, 1798, 1706, 1704-05, 1492, 1444?, 1430, 1396, 1341?