Islands of Azores (Portugal)
Corvo [1235]
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Faial (Fayal) [901]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Last updated: 24/10/90
Flores [900]
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Graciosa [1236]
ISLAND TYPE: volcanic
Pico [904]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Last updated: 24/10/90
Santa Maria [899]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Major Human Activities: tourism
Last updated: 24/10/90
Sao Jorge [902]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Major Human Activities: dairy products
Last updated: 01/02/89
Sao Miguel [905]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited, capital Ponta Delgada
Major Human Activities: dairy products, tuna fishing,, tea
Accessibility: airport
Last updated: 24/10/90
Terceira [903]
Depth to nearest land: 1000 m
CLIMATE: moist moderate
CATASTROPHIC THREATS: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes (1981)
ECOSYSTEMS:
HUMAN OCCUPATION: Inhabited
Major Human Activities: dairy products, tuna fishing,, U.S. Air Force base
Accessibility: port, airport
Last updated: 24/10/90