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« Reply #90 on: July 29, 2012, 09:24:49 pm »

1901 - 2000

    * 1907 — An underwater eruption at the Mónaco Fracture. On the 1st of April founded a small eruption at a radius of 400 m at the depths of Banco Mónaco SSW of S. Miguel. It spewed out ashes from the submerged cape São Miguel - Faial
    * 1911 — Underwater eruption in the Mónaco Fracture, in March, it caused a minor eruption located about 200 to 300 m in depth SSW in 1907, the eruption lasted several hours.
    * 1926 — A major earthquake rumbled the city of Horta, in early-April, the island saw series of intensive earthquakes. On April 5, damages were reported in Flamengos, Ribeirinha and Conceição. On August 31 at 8:42 (Oscar Time) causing 8 deaths ruining the cities of Horta again and parishes of Conceição, Praia do Almoxarife (ruining 220 homes), Flamengos, Feteira and Castelo Branco and most of Lomba do Pilar e o Salão. The total and partial damages to the earthquake were 4,138 homes and buildings
    * 1957 - 1958 — Eruption at Capelinhos, Faial between September 16 and 27, 1957 ruined buildings and extended the land by an underwater eruption 1 km from Ponta dos Capelinhos. Many people emigrated to North America.
    * 1963 — An earthquake and an underwater eruption affected Santa Luzia in Pico from December 12 to 15. It made seismographs from Faial registered a volcanic tremor at Cachorro, Santa Luzia on the north coast of the island of Pico. The tremor lasted from December 13 to 14. On December 15, with great weather and a good visibility, residents of Faial and Pico saw "balls of clouds of vapor" leaving from the front of Cachorro. None of these materials were collected and the phenomenon was not did not shook heavily and did not caused any damages.
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« Reply #91 on: July 29, 2012, 09:25:02 pm »

# 1964 — An earthquake shaked São Jorge created large catastrophe in Rosais and Velas. It damaging 900 homes and 400 buildings. It caused enormous panic to the island, leading to evacuation in large numbers of Jorgenses into Terceira and other islands. The crisis was created by an underwater eruption deep in the Rosais key.
# 1973 — Earthquake shook the islands of Pico and Faial, in the portion of October 11, residents felt numerous aftershocks on Pico, Faial and São Jorge with particular prominence over the parish of São Mateus and the locality of Terra do Pão, and Pico island. On November 23 at 12:36 p.m. OST (2:36 p.m. GMT), measured a violent earthquake (at 7/8 on the Wood-Neumann scale) with the epicenter near Santo Antonio on Pico. The earthquake caused major damages, with many houses partially damaged, fallen walls and displaced streets and roads, the parishes of Bandeiras Santa Luzia, Santo Antóónio and São Roque in the north coast of Pico and São Mateus in the south coast and damaged the parishes of Conceição, Matriz and Flamengos in the island of Faial
# 1980 - The 1980 Azores earthquake on January 1 devastated Terceira São Jorge and Graciosa islands happened at 4:42 p.m. OST (6:42 p.m. GMT) measuring 7 on the Richter Scale. The epicenter was located nearly 35 km SSW of Angra do Heroísmo. It caused damages to buildings in the city of Angra do Heroísmo. town of São Sebastião and the parishes of W and NW Terceira and including Topo and Santo Antão, in São Jorge devastated Carapacho and Luz in Graciosa. The earthquake was one of the greatest recorded earthquakes in the Azores Islands. 71 people lost their lives, 400 were injured, nearly 15,500 homes were destroyed and 15,000 (about 5% of the Azores) were homeless.
# 1981 — An underwater eruption in Fractura Mónaco, in the beginning of July, a small underwater eruption about 300 m in depth was located in Banco Mónaco (SSW of São Miguel), it spewed gases and basaltic materials.
# 1997 — An underwater eruption near Banco D. João de Castro -In the spring of 1997, the intense microseismic activity rumbled throughout that area and caused numerous earthquakes and aftershocks (I to III on the Mercali scale felt in Terceira and São Miguel islands lifted and created an underwater eruption.
# 1997 — Mudslide in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, on October 31, 1997 after one week of intense slides, it created for early two hours of heavy precipitation on October 31 and created a mudslide over the hillsides of Outeiro das Freiras and left 36 families totaling 114 persons homeless.
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« Reply #92 on: July 29, 2012, 09:25:15 pm »

# 1998 — The 1998 Azores earthquake on July 9 shook Faial, Pico and São Jorge at 5:19 a.m. ODT (6:19 a.m. GMT) measured 5.6 on the Richter scale with and epicenter NNE of the island of Faial caused damages to the parishes of Riberinha, Pedro Miguel, Salão and Cedros and stronger damages in Castelo Branco (mainly Lombega), Flamengos and Praia do Almoxarife on Faial, it also caused damages in parts of Pico Island and the far western part of the São Jorge Island. 8 persons lost their lives in the earthquake, 1,700 persons were homelesses.
# 1999 — 2000 - An underwater eruption shook Serreta on Terceira registering aftershocks in the area on November 25, 1998 Fishermen founded another eruption at the end of December.
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« Reply #93 on: July 29, 2012, 09:25:25 pm »

2002 - Present

    * Spring 2005 - Heavy rainfall ravished the Azores Islands causing mudslides, floods and torrential downpours to most of the islands. Homes were flooded, people were stranded in their houses and roads were closed, several buildings, properties and roads were ruined by this weather phenomenon.
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« Reply #94 on: July 29, 2012, 09:25:48 pm »

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Lajes Village - Pico Island

The Azores Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, about two hours flying time and 930 miles (1500 Km) from Lisbon, and about five hours flying time and 2422 miles (3900 Km) from the eastern coast of North America. The Azores have a total area of 910 square miles (2355 Km2). Their individual areas vary between S. Miguel's 290 square miles (747 Km2) and Corvo's 7 square miles (17 Km2). Its nine island archipelago extends over the parallel that runs through Lisbon (39º43'/39º55' north latitude), giving it a moderate climate with mild annual temperature oscillation.


The Azores sit atop of the Atlantic ridge and are of volcanic origin. Santa Maria is the only island that has signs of reef sediment. The volcanic origin of all Azorean islands is revealed by their volcanic cones and craters. Pico, a volcano that stands 7725 feet (2,351 meters) high on the island of the same name has the highest altitude in the Azores.


The archipelago of the Azores is and Autonomous Region of the Portuguese Republic since 1976 extending for 373 miles (600 km) from Santa Maria in the western group to Corvo on the eastern group. It forms an exclusive economic zone of 425 square miles (1.1 million km2). Portuguese is the official language, although there are some dialects of Flemish and African origins. The current president of the Azores is Cesar Carlos. The Presidency for the autonomous government sits in Ponta Delgada (S. Miguel), with the Supreme Court in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) and the Legislative Assembly in Horta (Faial). Ponta Delgada is the largest city with about 55,000 habitants.


The Azores where discovered in 1427 by Goncalo Velho (a contested fact by historians), a captain sailing under the command of Henry the Navigator. The colonization of the Islands started in 1439 with people from Portugal, North Africa, Flanders and Spain. There were no humans living in the Azores at time of discovery.



The 9 islands of the Azores archipelago are divided into three groups:



    The Eastern Group of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria
    The Central Group of Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico and Faial
    The Western Group of Flores and Corvo.




The Azores, an outline of garden-like islands on the horizons of the Atlantic ocean. Peace and quiet, flowers in the fields, in the villages, in the houses. The blue and green of dreamy lagoons. A pace of life in which there is time to stop and appreciate living. Art treasures that recall pages of a centuries-long history. Nature in its original splendor. A meeting with the past involved in everyday life. An invitation to discover and experience a different world, repeated on each of the nine islands of the Azores.


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« Reply #95 on: July 29, 2012, 09:26:00 pm »

Azores History --

The Azores were discovered or recognized, depending on the Historian, by Portuguese navigators in 1427. The Azores were populated in the 15th century by pioneers from Portugal, although small groups of Flemings settled on some of the islands. During the 16th and 17th centuries the Azores archipelago was one of the centers of trade between Europe America and India, and its ports sheltered and serviced galleons loaded with treasures.




Important naval battles were fought in the waters of the Azores in that period during the attacks by corsairs and pirates. The following centuries were calmer, but in 1829 the Azores returned to the pages of history with the role played by Terceira in the struggle against the absolutist forces, and as the base for the liberal forces that invaded the mainland Portugal.


The archipelago developed during the 19th and 20th centuries with the introductions of new crops, the developing of industries and progress made with stock-breeding and fisheries. The last few years have witnessed a slow but progressive improvement in the economic and social well-being of the population. Most of this improvement is due to the inflow of capital donations from emigrants (almost all from North America) and the annual leasing of the Lajes Air Field to the United States.

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« Reply #96 on: July 29, 2012, 09:26:17 pm »

Azores Festivities Learn more - The Azores:
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The deep religious feelings of the people of the Azores are expressed in their festivals, which keep up the devotion and color of the past.


Santo Cristo

The festivals of the Holy Spirit, of medieval origins, are common to all the islands, although they have slight local adaptations; the presence of the emperor, the exhibion of his insignia in the chapel called "teatro" or empire, the existance of the "bodo" or banquet which is the culmination of the festivals, are all ethnographic elements that turn these events into living pages of tradition and history. The Festas do Senhor Santo Cristo (Festivals of the Lord Christ) at Ponta Delgada (Sao Miguel), which are truly colourful and entertaining events, the Sanjoaninas at Angra do Heroi­smo (St. John's Festivals) or Praia da Vitoria (Terceira), with folk dancing and the always animated bull-fights on a rope and the playing with cattle at the "espera do gado", the Sea Festivals at Horta (Faial), with lively sports activities, are high points in a calendar of events that are genuinely popular and last from January to December.

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« Reply #97 on: July 29, 2012, 09:26:32 pm »

Azores Landscape

Each of the nine islands of the Azores has an individualized landscape. They have one point in common, however. The presence of luxuriant, exuberant greenery which includes all the colors of the rainbow and is speckled with bright flowers.


Pico view from Faial


Then there are the wonderful lagoons at the bottom of craters. The irregular lands cut by hills and valleys and the flat areas with cultivated fields that look like a chess board. The constant presence of the blue sea which can be seen from the top of a high cliff on São Jorge or glimpsed on a level with the vineyards of Graciosa.



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« Reply #98 on: July 29, 2012, 09:26:43 pm »

Azores Volcanism

There are various signs of the volcanic origin of the islands, besides the volcanic cone and craters.


Furnas Caldeiras


Deserving special mention are sulphur grottoes, with an underground lake (Graciosa), the volcanic cones of Furnas valley (Sao Miguel), the remains of the Capelinhos volcano (Faial), the sulphur grottoes next the "caldeira de Guilherme Moniz" (Terceira), the basaltic columns of "Rocha dos Bordoes" (Flores) and the grottoes and caverns, some of them hundreds of meters long, on the islands of Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira.

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« Reply #99 on: July 29, 2012, 09:26:56 pm »

Azores Fauna

In the Azores, sea-birds and various types of birds, including the priolo, a sort of grey bullfinch that is endemic to the region, constitute the most attractive elements of the land fauna. It is in the ocean that the greatest wealth of the Azores lies, with an abundance of hundreds of species of fish and shell-fish and large mammals such as the sperm whale and the dolphin.


Dolphins in Pico/Faial channel

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« Reply #100 on: July 29, 2012, 09:27:08 pm »

Azores Climate

Situated in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, at the centre of the anticyclonic zone of the Azores, bathed by a warm branch of the Gulf Stream, the archipelago enjoys a temperate maritime climate, without great variations in annual temperature. Each island has its own climate, with micro-climates produced by the relief and geographical location.



Average annual temperatures


Light clothes, with one or two woolen pieces for the cooler days or nights, are enough all year round, although in the winter slightly warmer wraps may be necessary. It is better to bring along a raincoat, however, because there are frequent showers followed at once by sunshine "the days of the four seasons" as the Azoreans picturesquely say - above all in the months from October to April.

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« Reply #101 on: July 29, 2012, 09:27:29 pm »

S. Miguel

   
   
   
   
   


S. Miguel (Sao Miguel), known as "The Green Island", is the largest and most populated island of the Azores as well as the home to the Presidency of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. S. Miguel island has a surface area of approximately 910 Square miles (759 km2). S. Miguel population is around 150.000 inhabitants.
 
S. Miguel's diverse scenery is a pleasant awakening to visitors. Its beautiful lakes, sandy beaches, rolling hills, high mountains, green plains, and blue ocean exults a sense that sometime somewhere Switzerland and Hawaii had a child.


S. Miguel is also the island in the Azores with the most offer. Its cosmopolitan town of Ponta Delgada (50 thousand habitants) offers the visitor a blend of contemporary amenities with a historic flavor. Its monuments, turn of the century architecture, parks and cobble stone streets are interlaced with a modern marina, nice restaurants, shopping, bars, night-clubs, and ocean-front cafes.


S. Miguel is known for is award winning Terra Nostra Park, wonderful golf courses, lakes, beaches, land, century-old architecture, majestic scenery, and most of all, its people. S. Miguel is unlike any other destination in the world. Once you come you will want to come back.


Activities in S. Miguel include whale watching, swimming with dolphins, walking and trekking, diving, fishing, jeep safaris, bird watching, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, golf and many other outdoor and indoor activities.


The weather is best between June and October with the hottest months being July, August and September. November to January is also pleasant but temperatures dip a bit. February through May tend to be on the rainy side.
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« Reply #102 on: July 29, 2012, 09:27:42 pm »

Sao Miguel Island

   

Some of the places to visit:

 The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope, known as Convento de Esperança or simply Saint Christ's Church Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo, is home to the magnificent statue of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres (Christ of Miracles), the patron of the largest religious festival in the Azores.
 The Sant'Ana" Palace, a 19th century construction surrounded by beautiful gardens is actually the residence of the President of the Regional Government of the Azores (it is not open daily).
 The museum Carlos Machado in Ponta Delgada, an excellent institution with permanent exhibitions.
 The Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake). The hiker may reach the lake along well travelled paths.
 The Ermida da Senhora da Paz (Our Lady of Peace Chapel), an authentic Marian sanctuary constructed on a mount provides an excellent view of the village and of the islet. The Ilheu (Islet) of Vila Franca do Campo, protected as a Natural Reserve, is approximately 1 km from the coastline. The Ilheu is also a great swimming hole.
 The Furnas lake, surrounded by a beautiful flowered shore.
 The area of the Caldeiras ( Hot Springs ) at the lake, serve as a natural kitchen. Cooking by burying pots of food in the earth is a tradition that provides a fantastic meal of mixed meats and vegetables.
 In the town of Furnas the Caldeiras are even more spectacular. Many openings in the earth sprout geysers of boiling hot water.
 The "Terra Nostra" Park, behind the hotel of the same name, is one of the most beautiful parks in São Miguel . This 18th century park consists of small lakes, and streams, bushes of colourful and exotic flowers and century old trees of great botanical value. A lake that works like a pool of thermal iron water where you can relax in hot water.
 Nordeste (Northeast), is one of the most attractive municipalities in Sao Miguel . The look-out points, Ponta da Madrugada, Ponta do Sossego, Salto da Farinha, and the Ponta do Estorninho, among others are worth stopping at to admire the flowers and the amazing landscape.
 Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island, with an altitude of 1105m, is a challenging one and a half to two hour walk along a path which offers magnificent scenery of nature in the most primitive form. Pico da Vara is considered Natural Reserve, and a previous authorisation by the Regional Forestry Ministry may be required.
 Sete Cidades twin lakes, the biggest extinct volcano crater in the Azores with 12 km perimeter.
 Several beaches all over the island where you can swim, including Melicias (just outside Ponta Delgada, Agua D'Alto (Agua de Pau), Vinha d'Areia (Vila Franca do Campo), Moinhos (Porto Formoso), Mosteiros and Ribeira Quente.


Some of the local Festivals:
 Festa Sr dos Enfermos (Furnas-the streets are covered with azaleas and other flowers for the procession - first Sunday after Easter Sunday.
 Festa Sr Santo Cristo dos Milagres (Ponta Delgada) - fifth Sunday after Easter Sunday.
 Festas de S. Joao da Vila (Vila Franca) - 23th of June
 Cavalhadas de S. Pedro (Ribeira Grande) - 28th of June
 Semana do Chicharro (Ribeira Quente) - middle of July


Directions
The airport is about 1.2 miles (2 km) from downtown Ponta Delgada and provides daily flights to Europe via Lisbon as well as regular inter-island flights. Weekly flights from and to the United States and Canada as well as European cities such as London, Frankfurt and Zurick also available
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« Reply #103 on: July 29, 2012, 09:28:01 pm »

Terceira


Terceira Island is located approximately 90 miles off Sao Miguel and 66 miles off Faial, and has a surface area of 148 sq. miles (382 km2). The international airport, located in "Lajes", about 2 miles from the city of "Praia da Vitoria", serves both civilian and military needs, and includes both the Military Command for the Azores as well as an important American Air Force Base. Terceira is the second most populated Azorean island with 58000 inhabitants.

 

 
 
 


The municipal seat is located in "Angra do Heroismo", where the The Pacos do Concelho" (City Hall), a majestic construction of the 19th century, is an important example of the rich patrimony of Angra.


After a violent earthquaque in 1980 and the subsequent reconstruction of the city, a large portion of Angra's historical center has been classified Public Interest, and is included in the UNESCO's list of World Patrimony since 1986.
Angra has one of the best public libraries and archives in the country which also retains some important private art collections.


 

Terceira Island


The network of streets of a town that is a monument in itself; Angra do Heroísmo was entitled as world-wide patrimony city. The colourful "impérios" or chapels that bear witness to popular devotion. The walls of a castle that was a royal prison. The constant presence of history. The gentle ondulation of a green countryside. The white triangle of the typical chimneys. Sides of the attractive and colourful prism that is Terceira.


Some of the places to visit

"Monte Brasil", classified as Protected Landscape, provides a recreational area and resting place as well as a fantastic view over the ocean and the city.


The Sao Joao Baptista do Monte Brasil Fort, is a large, fortified wall 2.5 miles long.


The Angra do Heroi­smo Museum, is located in the old Convent of St. Francis and is adjoined to the "Nossa Senhora da Guia" Church (Our Lady of Guidance).


The "Imperios"(religious monuments) are all over the island and are considered interesting due to their coloured facade


The "Algar do Carvao" is famous for its' grottoes that reach a depth of approximately 328 feet (100 meters). These spectacular grottoes contain stalactites, stalagmites and an interior lake. Near the "Algar" the "Enxofre, agua" and "Cabrito" Caves and the "Balcoes, Agulhas" and "Natal" Grottoes, are of special interest especially to scientists.


"Praia da Vitoria" is a young city with one of the most inviting beaches of the Azores. The architectonic patrimony is concentrated in the churches and chapels.


In "Biscoitos" you can visit the only wine museum in the Azores archipelago. This museum, inaugurated in 1990, illustrates the process of traditional wine making in the archipelago.


Some of local Festivities

"Sao Joaninas" (24th of June is the highest point of the festival though the celebrations take usually 10 days), the popular marches are the most important activity of the celebrations. The tauromathic fair is inserted in the Sao Joaninas.


"Tourada a Corda" (Running of the Bulls) is another traditional activity all over the island. It consists in leaving the bull in the streets, tied with a rope, some men challenge the bull while other control the bull with the rope. There are touradas on a daily basis (sometimes 2 and 3 in one day). The season runs from May 1 to September 30.


"Festas of Praia da Vitoria" (includes a gastronomical fair, with small restaurants from the whole of Portugal and some international as well)- second week of August.


"Angrajazz" (jazz Festival in Angra do Heroí­smo: first weekend of October.


"Ramo Grande Festival" (world music): End of October/beginning of November.
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« Reply #104 on: July 29, 2012, 09:28:15 pm »

Santa Maria

The green plaid of the fields. Ripe, yellow crops. The dots of white-washed houses with lace-like chimneys. The black of the artistically chiseled basalt in the facades of churches. The rainbow color of the flowers. The dark ochre of the fertile earth. The gold of the sandy beaches. The palette of hues like a living water-color that is Santa Maria. The joy of folk festivities. The delicacies of a traditional cuisine

 

Island interior     
       

   
 


Santa Maria is about 55 miles from S. Miguel island (30 minutes by plane). It is the third smallest island of the Azores, known as the yellow island. The surface area is approximately of 38 sq miles (97 km2). The island has about 5500 inhabitants. The municipal seat is located in the parish of "Vila do Porto".


 

Santa Maria Island


Some of the places to visit

Maia and S.Lourenço Bay - Two of the most beautiful bays in the archipelago, with its cliff side vineyards. Both have bathing facilities.


Anjos - The village is historically very significant as the first landfall of Christopher Columbus on his return from Americas.


Santo Espirito - A pretty village surrounded by pastures, with a beautiful parish church.


Praia Formosa - Yellow sandy beach, one of the best in Azores


Some viewpoints

"Fontinhas", "Lagoinhas", "Espigao" and "Picos" and of course "Pico Alto" with 1926 feet (587 m).


Some of the local Festivals

Festas de Santo Antonio (Santo Espirito) - Second week of June


Festas de S.Joao (Vila do Porto) - 23 rd of June


Festas N. Sra da Assuncao (Vila do Porto) - 15th of August


Festival Mare de Agosto (music festival in Praia Formosa) - Third week of August


Directions
How to get there: daily flight connections from S.Miguel and in the summer, ferry connections more or less twice weekly, four hours sailing.

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