Volcanism & Geology · Posto Santo

Furnas do Enxofre

Active fumarole field in central Terceira, where hot gases and steam reveal volcanic activity still present underground.

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About this place

Active fumarole field in central Terceira, where hot gases and steam reveal volcanic activity still present underground.

Azzy’s story

At Furnas do Enxofre, the volcano is still very much alive beneath your feet. Among fumaroles, the smell of sulphur and soils coloured by heat, you can observe one of Terceira's most impressive geothermal manifestations up close.

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