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	Faial Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The island, dependent on whaling and agriculture, remained prosperous until the eruption of Capelinhos volcano in 1957.
		Communities of the northern and western coast were harshly affected by the volancoe's eruption, as agricultural lands were untillable and covered with sand and ash.
		The economy of the island generated some prosperity until 1957, when the Capelinhos Volcano erupted in the western part of the island, reactivating emigration to North America, supported by promises of aid made by a Massachusetts senator to the affected populations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faial_Island (1773 words)

	Faial Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The CabeÃ§o de Fogo Volcano erupted in 1672, leading to emigration to Brazil, but the economy was not significantly damaged.
		The island remained prosperous until the eruption of Capelinhos volcano in 1957, leading to emigration to North America.
		After the Azores gained the status of an Autonomous region in Portugal, Horta, the island's city, was allowed to host the regional parliament (parlamento regional) of the Azores.
	encyclopedia.maksiu.info /wiki/Faial_Island (773 words)

	TheTravelzine.com Portugal Fall 2003
		Driving counter clockwise around the island to Ponta dos Capelinhos, on the west tip, took us by comfy seaside villages with their white washed homes many of which were trimmed in bright blues and yellows.
		This eruption of Capelinhos enlarged the island by 2.4 square km.
		Amazingly the lighthouse of Capelinhos resisted the eruption and serves as the best memory of the biggest volcanic eruption that took place in the 20th century in the Azores.
	www.thetravelzine.com /portugal_2003_azores3.htm (1364 words)

	Fajal Azores
		A legend tells that "if you arrive by boat and you want to have an easy trip back to home you mast leave a drawing on the jetty", so all the pier is decorated with augural paintings by sailors that call in the port, it's very impressive to see.
		In this isle you must see the old volcano Caldeira and also the Capelinhos that's really a natural wander, it's a new developed volcano spreading from the sea about 40 years ago, it originated a totally new piece of coast with a lunar appearance, and obviously destroyed the villages and farms nearby, luckily without victims.
		I also suggest you to visit the little museum dedicated to the Capelinhos eruption that has many impressive photos and an interesting collection of the press articles about the earthquake and the eruption in 1957.
	www.geocities.com /giovannitosti/islands/Azores/Fajal.htm (416 words)

	Holiday homes in the Azores
		A large south–facing sun terrace overlooking the sea and towards the famous Vulcão dos Capelinhos, is an immediate plus for this very attractive country house.
		Close by is a natural pool suitable for swimming, punctuating a stretch of coast that is mostly fairly steep.
		The beach of Porto do Comprido and Vulcão dos Capelinhos is about 15 minutes’ walk from the house.
	www.ucp-tours.co.uk /azores/azores1c.shtml (318 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Holidays in Faial, the Azores at our farmhouse Azores High
		Explore the dramatic volcanic sites of the Caldeira and Capelinhos, the picturesque villages and the main town of Horta, with its marina full of colourful paintings left by visiting yachts.
		The famous "Peter's Café Sport" is the perfect place to stop for coffee or a cold drink, where sailors swap tales of adventure on the high seas.
		In 1957 a great volcanic eruption from the "Ilhéu dos Capelinhos", about 1 km from the coast, projected large quantities of lava and ash forming an islet that later became connected to Faial by an isthmus.
	www.azoreshigh.com /faial.html (690 words)

	Vic Camp - hydrovolcanic eruptions
		Many explosive Surtseyan events are generated on land by rising conduits (diapirs) of basaltic magma that interact with water-bearing strata (e.g., aquifers) at shallow levels beneath the surface.
		The two examples are shown here are from Ukinrek in Alaska and Capelinhos in the Azores.
		Note the radial cloud emanating from the base of the Capelinhos eruptive column.
	www.geology.sdsu.edu /how_volcanoes_work/Hydrovolcanic.html (697 words)

	Faial - Azores Tourist Guide - Destinazores
		The effects of this disaster are still evident in the partially covered homes, cultivated land, and lighthouse.
		In the “Capelinhos” Museum, near the area in the town of Capelo, a history of the active period of the volcano is presented.
		Hiking up to “Cabeço Gordo”;, the highest point on the island at an altitude of 1,043 meters, from “Ribeiro do Cabo” is recommended in order to see the spectacular view overlooking the west side of the island.
	www.destinazores.com /faial.php (687 words)

	Faial, Horta, Azores - trekking and hotels
		Lower level walks abound in the event of misty weather and one particulary interesting area to visit is Capelinhos where in 1957 and 1958 several major eruptions occurred creating a volcanic peninsula and half burying a lighthouse.
		Foto Jovial is a small photographic shop in the centre of the town where it is possible to purchase copies or just browse many old photographs of the Azores and their history.
		The eruption at Capelinhos - courtesy of Foto Jovial, Horta, Faial.
	www.ewpnet.com /azores/Faial.htm (377 words)

	Visit Portugal
		Learn all there is to know about the ancient tradition of whaling at the fascinating Scrimshaw Museum and see the remarkable collection of engraved sperm whales’ teeth.
		Or climb to the top of the now extinct Vulcão dos Capelinhos where the enormous crater provides a stark contrast to the vibrant nature of the rest of the island.
		You could almost be mistaken for thinking you were on a lunar landscape.
	visitportugal.com /NR/exeres/08AEC827-E090-4DFC-96AB-8C7A37DAF06C,fr... (343 words)

	FAIAL INFO - MELO TRAVEL
		In 1957 a great vulcanic eruption from the “Ilhéu dos Capelinhos”, about 1 km from the coast, projected large quantities of lava and ash forming an islet that later became connected to Faial by an isthmus.
		MONTE DA GUIA, a mount from where you can have a look over the town, is also a protected natural reserve.
		PONTA DOS CAPELINHOS is one of Faial's main tourist attractions, where the visitor can see the results of the eruption of 1957/8 which transformed the landscape, burying fields and houses.
	www.melotravel.com /faial_info.htm (458 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Capelinhos
		The Capelinhos (from Capelo + -inhos, literally little Capelos) is a volcano in the western part of the island of Faial in the Azores.
		It enlarged the land by 2.4 km² and developed Ponta dos Capelinhos and caused 300 seismic activities.
		The eruption occurred about 1 km from the old position of the Ponta dos Capelinhos
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Capelinhos (194 words)

	Capelinhos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In the late '50s and early '60s, Faial experienced a fairly significant volcanic eruption, centred around the left-hand end of the island by a lighthouse called Capelinhos.
		The eruption had a dramatic effect on the island, destroying houses by the sheer weight of ash and dust on their roofs, destroying the livelihoods of what was a basically farming community, and forcing people to leave the island.
		Varadouro also sports a natural forest area, which has been enhanced with extras such as this barbeque.
	www.coxhill.co.uk /capelinhos.htm (255 words)

	Capelo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Capelo includes the subdivisions of Arreiro, Ribeira do Cabo, Norte Pequeno and Varadouro.
		The town was destroved in 1672 and 1673 from a volcanic eruption from Cabeço de Fogo and again in 1957 and 1958 from Capelinhos.
		Museu do Vulcão (Volcano Museum), featuring monuments that were destroyed during the Capelinhos eruption.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Capelo (150 words)

	Volcao dos Capelinhos, Faial, Faial / Ilha do Faial
		Volcao dos Capelinhos, Faial, Faial / Ilha do Faial
		The western tip of Faial is formed by the Volcao dos Capelinhos, a submarine volcano which emerged from the sea in 1957, burying under its ash the fishing village of Comprido and partly covering the old lighthouse.
		Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
	planetware.com /portugal/.../volcao-dos-capelinhos-p-azo-vllcap.htm (89 words)

	Azores : Day 3 - Faial : Capelinhos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Azores : Day 3 - Faial : Capelinhos Home > Travels > Azores
		Today ballad in the capelinhos, which is a volcano brought out of some water in 1957.
		We embark on the boat in the way of the island of Pico, a last glance on Horta.
	www.sboudou.freesurf.fr /Acores/Jour3/pages/AccueilEN.htm (197 words)

	Azores Islands
		Return to Horta along the Coast and arrival at the Hotel at 12H30 / 17h30.
		Arrival at Caldeira in the central part of the Islands and one of the most beautiful land capes of the Island, and a natural protected area because of its original vegetation.
		Drive further on towards Capelinhos, a new land resulting from the marine volcanic eruption occurred in the Ocean in 1957 / 58.
	www.comtours.com /azores/Tours.htm (3137 words)

	Quinta da Meia Eira - As Casas
		Some of the most interesting points of the island to visit are the
		Caldeira (the large crater of the main volcano of the island) and the group of volcanic cones that lead to the Vulcão dos Capelinhos (the most recent volcanic eruption of the Azores, year 1957/8), Varadouro, Fajã, Morro de Castelo Branco and the harmony of PortoPim - Monte de Guia.
		Only by visiting the island can you discover the importance of the geological and landscape diversities that characterize Faial.
	www.meiaeira.com /eng/umasf.html (493 words)

	Saudi Caves
		The next day, we took the ferry boat to Faial Island, about a half an hour from Pico.
		We visited a museum dedicated to the 1957 and ’58 volcanic eruptions and then drove to Ponta dos Capelinhos where it all happened.
		Stephan Kempe and John Pint put their noses to the grit, looking for semi-precious stones at Capelinhos.
	www.saudicaves.com /azores (2024 words)

	Azores 1998
		Day spend travelling around the island of Faial, including a visit to the famed Capelinhos volcano.
		Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) - Common around all islands, with flocks of up to 70 birds in harbours.
		Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) - Recorded only at Varadouro and Capelinhos, Faial on 4th
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/tripreports/Azores98.html (1040 words)

	Areias do Tempo/Sands in Time Preview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Amado's project for the London exhibition is based around the idea of communication, renewal and the historical, physical and symbolic links between London and the Azores.
		Cardinal points of this exploration are found in the compelling maritime settings of two seemingly remote lighthouses: one at Trinity Buoy Wharf Docklands, London, and the other at Capelinhos, Island of Faial, Azores.
		Installation "Areias do Tempo / Sands in Time"
	www.pixcentrix.co.uk /sands/preview.htm (433 words)

	Le Volcanisme De L'Ile De Faial et L'Eruption Du Volcan De Capelinhos by Branco, A De Castello; Zbyszewski, G; Almeida, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Le Volcanisme De L'Ile De Faial et L'Eruption Du Volcan De Capelinhos by Branco, A De Castello; Zbyszewski, G; Almeida, F Moitinhe De; Ferriera, O De Veiga; Assuncao, C F Torres De; MacHado, F; Nascimento, J M; Denis, A F; Tazieff, H at Biblio
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		Branco, A De Castello; Zbyszewski, G; Almeida, F Moitinhe De; Ferriera, O De Veiga; Assuncao, C F Torres De; MacHado, F; Nascimento, J M; Denis, A F; Tazieff, H: Le Volcanisme De L'Ile De Faial et L'Eruption Du Volcan De Capelinhos
	www.biblio.com /books/8357768.html (408 words)

	Pictures of "Capelinhos" vulcano - Canon 300D Camera
		Pictures of "Capelinhos" vulcano - Canon 300D Camera
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