Local volcanologists reported that there was increased seismicity at Tenerife in mid-May, according to a news article. The article stated that during several days before 18 May there were "five successive low-intensity earthquakes in the island's most volcanically active zone in the area between Mont Teide and Santiago del Teide." The director of the Estación Vulcanológica de Canarias stated that the earthquakes, which were less than M 2, could be an early sign that something unusual was happening at the volcano.
Source: Yorkshire Post Today News
2004 seismic crisis; January 2005 escalation in monitored parameters at Tiede
Juan Carlos Carracedo notified Bulletin editors that seismic activity in Tenerife during April and May 2004 was not followed by any volcanic activity. More than 200 earthquakes from magnitude 1 to 3 were recorded, but residents felt only three of them. Most of the epicenters were localized around the NW rift zone of Tenerife and in the strait between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The crisis was probably related to dike emplacement at 3-4 km depth.
On 12 January 2005, an increase in unrest at Tenerife's Teide volcano over the previous 2 weeks was reported. Carbon dioxide emissions rose from 75 to 354 tons per day, and hydrogen sulfide emissions rose from 35 to 152 tons per day. Seismic activity remained elevated under the volcano. Fumaroles increased in pressure, and emitted sounds. No significant ground deformation was observed.
In a recent article in Eos, scientists from Spain and The Netherlands (Garcia et al., 2006), described a monitoring program for the Canary Islands. They noted that the Canary Islands started to show signs of seismo-volcanic activity at the end of 2003. In spring 2004, there was a significant increase in the number of seismic events (a mixture of regional, volcano-tectonic, and volcanic events such as tremor and long-period signals) located beneath Tenerife Island. The authors also noted an increase of fumarolic activity, an increase in carbon dioxide emissions in the NW part of the island, and changes in the gravimetric field on the N flank. After several seismic events had been felt by the population, the first alert level was declared by the civil protection division of the local government.
The volcano has a history of large eruptions destructive to populated areas. The authors reported that in 1992, the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) identified Teide, with its high-risk level, as one of the European Laboratory Volcanoes, thus receiving special consideration from the European Union concerning research proposals.
In the spring of 2005, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) initiated the TEGETEIDE project (Geophysical and Geodetic Techniques for the Study of the Teide-Pico Active Volcanic Area). It will monitor the seismicity of the volcano and include background noise analysis. The system's main goal is to detect precursors to a potentially dangerous eruptive episode at an early stage. The scheme is to use signals in both the time and the spectral domains.
References. Garcia, A., Vila, J., Ortiz, R., Macia, R., Sleeman, R., Marrero, J.M., Sanchez, N., Tarraga, M., Correig, A.M., 2006, Monitoring the reawakening of Canary Islands' Teide Volcano: EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, v. 87, no. 6, p. 61, 65.
Information Contacts: Juan Carlos Carracedo, Estación Volcanológica de Canarias, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, Spanish National Research Council), Serrano, 117 28006, Madrid, Spain; Josep Vila, Departament d'Astronomia i Meteorologia, Universitat de Barcelona and Laboratori d'Estudis Geofísics "Eduard Fontserè," Institut d'Estudis Catalans, Barcelona, Spain.
2004: May
Local volcanologists reported that there was increased seismicity at Tenerife in mid-May, according to a news article. The article stated that during several days before 18 May there were "five successive low-intensity earthquakes in the island's most volcanically active zone in the area between Mont Teide and Santiago del Teide." The director of the Estación Vulcanológica de Canarias stated that the earthquakes, which were less than M 2, could be an early sign that something unusual was happening at the volcano.
Source: Yorkshire Post Today News
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2004 seismic crisis; January 2005 escalation in monitored parameters at Tiede
Juan Carlos Carracedo notified Bulletin editors that seismic activity in Tenerife during April and May 2004 was not followed by any volcanic activity. More than 200 earthquakes from magnitude 1 to 3 were recorded, but residents felt only three of them. Most of the epicenters were localized around the NW rift zone of Tenerife and in the strait between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The crisis was probably related to dike emplacement at 3-4 km depth.
On 12 January 2005, an increase in unrest at Tenerife's Teide volcano over the previous 2 weeks was reported. Carbon dioxide emissions rose from 75 to 354 tons per day, and hydrogen sulfide emissions rose from 35 to 152 tons per day. Seismic activity remained elevated under the volcano. Fumaroles increased in pressure, and emitted sounds. No significant ground deformation was observed.
In a recent article in Eos, scientists from Spain and The Netherlands (Garcia et al., 2006), described a monitoring program for the Canary Islands. They noted that the Canary Islands started to show signs of seismo-volcanic activity at the end of 2003. In spring 2004, there was a significant increase in the number of seismic events (a mixture of regional, volcano-tectonic, and volcanic events such as tremor and long-period signals) located beneath Tenerife Island. The authors also noted an increase of fumarolic activity, an increase in carbon dioxide emissions in the NW part of the island, and changes in the gravimetric field on the N flank. After several seismic events had been felt by the population, the first alert level was declared by the civil protection division of the local government.
The volcano has a history of large eruptions destructive to populated areas. The authors reported that in 1992, the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) identified Teide, with its high-risk level, as one of the European Laboratory Volcanoes, thus receiving special consideration from the European Union concerning research proposals.
In the spring of 2005, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) initiated the TEGETEIDE project (Geophysical and Geodetic Techniques for the Study of the Teide-Pico Active Volcanic Area). It will monitor the seismicity of the volcano and include background noise analysis. The system's main goal is to detect precursors to a potentially dangerous eruptive episode at an early stage. The scheme is to use signals in both the time and the spectral domains.
References. Garcia, A., Vila, J., Ortiz, R., Macia, R., Sleeman, R., Marrero, J.M., Sanchez, N., Tarraga, M., Correig, A.M., 2006, Monitoring the reawakening of Canary Islands' Teide Volcano: EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, v. 87, no. 6, p. 61, 65.
Information Contacts: Juan Carlos Carracedo, Estación Volcanológica de Canarias, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, Spanish National Research Council), Serrano, 117 28006, Madrid, Spain; Josep Vila, Departament d'Astronomia i Meteorologia, Universitat de Barcelona and Laboratori d'Estudis Geofísics "Eduard Fontserè," Institut d'Estudis Catalans, Barcelona, Spain.
This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.
Cones |
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Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
Abeque, Montaña de | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Angostura, Montaña de la | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Atalaya, La | Cone | 706 m | 28° 26' 35" N | 16° 27' 0" W |
Bilma, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | 1372 m | 28° 18' 0" N | 16° 47' 0" W |
Boca Cangrejo | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Botija, Montaña la | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Cascajo, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Chahorra | Pyroclastic cone | 2810 m | 28° 15' 0" N | 16° 41' 0" W |
Chinyero | Pyroclastic cone | 1490 m | 28° 17' 0" N | 16° 45' 0" W |
Ciego, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Conejos, Montañas de los | Vent | |||
Corrales, Montaña | Cone | |||
Cruz de Tea, Montaña la | Cone | |||
Cruz, Montaña la | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Enmedio, Volcán de | Cone | -1630 m | 28° 5' 19" N | 16° 9' 56" W |
Espárrago, El | Cone | |||
Estrecho, Montaña del | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Fasnia, Volcán de
Almarchiga Roquillo, Montaña del |
Pyroclastic cone | 2180 m | 28° 17' 0" N | 16° 31' 0" W |
Fraile, Montaña | Cone | 370 m | 28° 23' 0" N | 16° 34' 0" W |
Gananias, Montaña | Cone | 386 m | 28° 23' 0" N | 16° 34' 0" W |
Garachico, Volcán de
Negra, Montaña |
Pyroclastic cone | 1400 m | 28° 19' 0" N | 16° 46' 0" W |
Garda, Montaña | Cone | |||
Grande de Güímar, Montaña | Cone | 276 m | 28° 19' 0" N | 16° 23' 0" W |
Güímar, Volcán de
Arafo, Volcan de Arenas, Montaña de Las |
Pyroclastic cone | 1415 m | 28° 20' 0" N | 16° 28' 0" W |
Lejas, Montaña | Cone | 2299 m | ||
Liferfe, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Mareta, La | Cone | |||
Media Montaña | Cone | 1227 m | 28° 22' 0" N | 16° 26' 0" W |
Mostaza, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Pico Viejo | Stratovolcano | 3130 m | 28° 15' 50" N | 16° 39' 53" W |
Reventada, Montaña | Pyroclastic cone | |||
Siete Fuentes
Infantes, Los Negra, Montaña Volcán, Montaña del |
Pyroclastic cone | 2225 m | 28° 16' 0" N | 16° 32' 0" W |
Tabonal, El | Cone | |||
Taco, Montaña de | Cone | 321 m | 28° 22' 0" N | 16° 50' 0" W |
Teide
Azucar, Piton de Pan de Azucar Teide, Pico del |
Stratovolcano | 3719 m | 28° 16' 21" N | 16° 38' 32" W |
Vica, Montaña la | Cone | |||
Craters |
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Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
Blanca, Montaña | Fissure vent | 2743 m | 28° 16' 0" N | 16° 37' 0" W |
Bocas Marie | Crater | |||
Caldereta, La
Corona, La |
Crater | 3715 m | 28° 16' 16" N | 16° 38' 28" W |
Cañadas, Las | Pleistocene caldera | 2715 m | 28° 18' 0" N | 16° 37' 0" W |
Chío, Montaña | Fissure vent | |||
Cordillera Dorsal | Fissure vent | 28° 20' 0" N | 16° 35' 0" W | |
Cuevas Negras, Montaña | Fissure vent | |||
Cuevos del Ratón, Volcan | Fissure vent | |||
Diego Hernandez | Pleistocene caldera | |||
Guajara | Pleistocene caldera | |||
Hornitos, Los | Fissure vent | |||
Hoyo Cedro | Crater | |||
Lajas, Montañas las | Fissure vent | |||
Negras, Montañas de | Fissure vent | |||
Negras, Montañetas las | Fissure vent | |||
Samara, Montaña | Fissure vent | |||
Santiago | Fissure vent | |||
Ucanca | Pleistocene caldera | |||
Domes |
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Feature Name | Feature Type | Elevation | Latitude | Longitude |
Abejera, Montaña | Dome | 28° 16' 0" N | 16° 46' 0" W | |
Abrunco | Dome | |||
Boquerón, El | Dome | |||
Cabras, Picos | Dome | |||
Cruz, Montaña de la | Dome | |||
Majúa, Montaña | Dome | |||
Rajada, Montaña | Dome | 2509 m | 28° 16' 0" N | 16° 36' 0" W |
Roques Blancos | Dome | |||
Tabonal Negro | Dome |
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There is data available for 42 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.
1909 Nov 18 - 1909 Nov 27 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Chinyero) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1909 Nov 18 - 1909 Nov 27 | Evidence from Observations: Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 5 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Chinyero)
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1798 Jun 9 - 1798 Sep 14 (?) Confirmed Eruption VEI: 3
Episode 1 | Eruption | SW flank of Pico Viejo (Chahorra) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1798 Jun 9 - 1798 Sep 14 (?) | Evidence from Observations: Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 7 Events for Episode 1 at SW flank of Pico Viejo (Chahorra)
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1706 May 5 - 1706 Jun 13 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Garachico) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1706 May 5 - 1706 Jun 13 | Evidence from Observations: Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 9 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Garachico)
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1704 Dec 31 - 1705 Mar 27 Confirmed Eruption VEI: 2
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Siete Fuentes, Fasnia, Güímar) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1704 Dec 31 - 1705 Mar 27 | Evidence from Observations: Reported | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 8 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Siete Fuentes, Fasnia, Güímar)
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1492 Aug 24 (in or before) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Boca Cangrejo) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1492 Aug 24 (in or before) - Unknown | Evidence from Observations: Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Boca Cangrejo)
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[ 1444 ] Uncertain Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | |||||||||||||||
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1444 - Unknown | Evidence from Unknown | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1
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[ 1430 ] Discredited Eruption
According to aboriginal gauche tradition, three peaks (Las Arenas, Los Frailes, and Ganania) formed during an eruption in 1430 CE. Lava flows reached the sea at the present location of the city of Puerto de la Cruz. Romero (1991) questioned this eruption, and Carracedo et al. (2007) noted no recorded eruptions from the Orotavo Valley. Carracedo et al. (2010) obtained a radiocarbon date from beneath the tephra from Montana Tararo (also known as Montana de las Arenas or Montana de la Horca) in the Orotava Valley of 29,010 ± 90 years BP and an Ar-Ar date of 29,600 ± 4,200 years BP from the lava flow from this eruption. They attributed the 1430 CE date from Humboldt to a major forest fire confirmed by radiocarbon dates on charcoal.
[ 1396 ± 3 years ] Uncertain Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1396 ± 3 years - Unknown | Evidence from Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1
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[ 1341 ] Uncertain Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | |||||||||||||||
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1341 - Unknown | Evidence from Unknown | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1
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1060 ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Reventada) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1060 ± 100 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Reventada)
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0800 ± 150 years Confirmed Eruption VEI: 0
Episode 1 | Eruption | Pico de Tiede | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0800 ± 150 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Pico de Tiede
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0700 (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NE rift zone (Volcán Negro) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0700 (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NE rift zone (Volcán Negro)
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0240 ± 150 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW flank of Pico Viejo (Roques Blancos) | ||||||||||||||
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0240 ± 150 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at NW flank of Pico Viejo (Roques Blancos)
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0190 (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Cuevas Negras) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0190 (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Cuevas Negras)
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0090 ± 75 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Los Hornitos) | ||||||||||||||
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0090 ± 75 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Los Hornitos)
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0040 (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide-Pico Viejo complex | ||||||||||||||
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0040 (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at Teide-Pico Viejo complex
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0030 ± 150 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW flank of Pico Viejo (Roques Blancos) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0030 ± 150 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW flank of Pico Viejo (Roques Blancos)
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0080 BCE ± 40 years Confirmed Eruption VEI: 4
Episode 1 | Eruption | Montaña Blanca, Pico Viejo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0080 BCE ± 40 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Montaña Blanca, Pico Viejo
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0520 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide-Pico Viejo complex | ||||||||||||||
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0520 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at Teide-Pico Viejo complex
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0580 BCE ± 200 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW flank of Teide (El Boquerón) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0580 BCE ± 200 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 5 Events for Episode 1 at NW flank of Teide (El Boquerón)
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0670 BCE ± 200 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Volcán el Ciego) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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0670 BCE ± 200 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Volcán el Ciego)
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1050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña de Cascajo) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1050 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña de Cascajo)
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1150 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide SW flank (Los Gemelos) | |||||||||||||||||||
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1150 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Teide SW flank (Los Gemelos)
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1400 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Samara) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1400 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Samara)
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1650 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide SW flank (La Mancha Ruana) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1650 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Teide SW flank (La Mancha Ruana)
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1700 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Botija) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1700 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Botija)
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1980 BCE ± 200 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña de Chío) | ||||||||||||||
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1980 BCE ± 200 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña de Chío)
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2250 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide SE flank (Montaña Majúa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2250 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Teide SE flank (Montaña Majúa)
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2300 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Cruz de Tea) | |||||||||||||||||||
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2300 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Cruz de Tea)
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2650 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Las Montañetas Negras) | |||||||||||||||||||
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2650 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Las Montañetas Negras)
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2850 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide SE flank (Montaña de la Cruz) | |||||||||||||||||||
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2850 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Teide SE flank (Montaña de la Cruz)
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3050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Bilma) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3050 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Bilma)
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3450 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Cruz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3450 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Cruz)
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3540 BCE ± 150 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide NE flank (lower Montaña Abejera) | |||||||||||||||||||
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3540 BCE ± 150 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Teide NE flank (lower Montaña Abejera)
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3750 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña del Estrucho) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3750 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña del Estrucho)
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3960 BCE ± 300 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide NE flank (upper Montaña Abejera) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3960 BCE ± 300 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Teide NE flank (upper Montaña Abejera)
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4200 BCE ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Cueve de Ratón) | ||||||||||||||
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4200 BCE ± 100 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Cueve de Ratón)
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4650 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide NE flank (Montañas de los Corrales) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4650 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Teide NE flank (Montañas de los Corrales)
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5250 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide E flank (Montaña de los Corrales) | |||||||||||||||||||
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5250 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Teide E flank (Montaña de los Corrales)
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5550 BCE ± 1500 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide N flank (Pico Cabras) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5550 BCE ± 1500 years - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Teide N flank (Pico Cabras)
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5750 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide NE flank (Montañas de los Conejos) | |||||||||||||||||||
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5750 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Teide NE flank (Montañas de los Conejos)
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6200 BCE ± 75 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña Liferfe) | ||||||||||||||
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6200 BCE ± 75 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | ||||||||||||||
List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña Liferfe)
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6550 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | Teide NNE flank (Montaña del Abrunco) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6550 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at Teide NNE flank (Montaña del Abrunco)
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6850 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montaña de Abeque) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6850 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montaña de Abeque)
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7260 BCE ± 200 years Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NE flank (Montaña Negra-Los Tomillos) | |||||||||||||||||||
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7260 BCE ± 200 years - Unknown | Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |||||||||||||||||||
List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at NE flank (Montaña Negra-Los Tomillos)
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7550 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption
Episode 1 | Eruption | NW rift zone (Montañas Negras) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7550 BCE (?) - Unknown | Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at NW rift zone (Montañas Negras)
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There is data available for 5 deformation periods. Expand each entry for additional details.
Reference List: Fernandez et al. 2003; Fernandez et al. 2005.
Full References:
Fernandez J, Romero R, Carrasco D, Tiampo K F, Rodríguez-Velasco G, Aparicio A, Arana V, Gonzalez-Matesanz F J, 2005. Detection of displacements on Tenerife Island, Canaries, using radar interferometry. Geophysical Journal International, 160(1): 33-45.
Fernandez J, Yu T-T, Rodriguez-Velasco G, Gonzalez-Matesanz J, Romero R, Rodriguez G, Quiros R, Dalda A, Aparicio A, Blanco M J, 2003. New geodetic monitoring system in the volcanic island of Tenerife, Canaries, Spain. Combination of InSAR and GPS techniques. J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 124: 241-253.
Reference List: Fernandez et al. 2003; Fernandez et al. 2005.
Full References:
Fernandez J, Romero R, Carrasco D, Tiampo K F, Rodríguez-Velasco G, Aparicio A, Arana V, Gonzalez-Matesanz F J, 2005. Detection of displacements on Tenerife Island, Canaries, using radar interferometry. Geophysical Journal International, 160(1): 33-45.
Fernandez J, Yu T-T, Rodriguez-Velasco G, Gonzalez-Matesanz J, Romero R, Rodriguez G, Quiros R, Dalda A, Aparicio A, Blanco M J, 2003. New geodetic monitoring system in the volcanic island of Tenerife, Canaries, Spain. Combination of InSAR and GPS techniques. J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 124: 241-253.
Reference List: Fernandez et al. 2009.
Full References:
Fernandez J, Tizzani P, Manzo M, Borgia A, Gonzalez P J, Marti J, Pepe A, Camacho A G, Casu F, Berardino P, Prieto J F, Lanari R, 2009. Gravity-driven deformation of Tenerife measured by InSAR time series analysis. Geophysical Research Letters, 36, L04306. https://doi.org/10.1029/2008GL036920
Reference List: Fernandez et al. 2009.
Full References:
Fernandez J, Tizzani P, Manzo M, Borgia A, Gonzalez P J, Marti J, Pepe A, Camacho A G, Casu F, Berardino P, Prieto J F, Lanari R, 2009. Gravity-driven deformation of Tenerife measured by InSAR time series analysis. Geophysical Research Letters, 36, L04306. https://doi.org/10.1029/2008GL036920
Reference List: Fernandez et al. 2009.
Full References:
Fernandez J, Tizzani P, Manzo M, Borgia A, Gonzalez P J, Marti J, Pepe A, Camacho A G, Casu F, Berardino P, Prieto J F, Lanari R, 2009. Gravity-driven deformation of Tenerife measured by InSAR time series analysis. Geophysical Research Letters, 36, L04306. https://doi.org/10.1029/2008GL036920
There is no Emissions History data available for Tenerife.
The Global Volcanism Program has no maps available for Tenerife.
The following 3 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.
Catalog Number | Sample Description | Lava Source | Collection Date |
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NMNH 110021 | Basalt | -- | -- |
NMNH 110022 | Phonolite | -- | -- |
NMNH 110023 | Rhyolitic Obsidian | -- | -- |
Copernicus Browser | The Copernicus Browser replaced the Sentinel Hub Playground browser in 2023, to provide access to Earth observation archives from the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem, the main distribution platform for data from the EU Copernicus missions. |
MIROVA | Middle InfraRed Observation of Volcanic Activity (MIROVA) is a near real time volcanic hot-spot detection system based on the analysis of MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) data. In particular, MIROVA uses the Middle InfraRed Radiation (MIR), measured over target volcanoes, in order to detect, locate and measure the heat radiation sourced from volcanic activity. |
MODVOLC Thermal Alerts | Using infrared satellite Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, scientists at the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawai'i, developed an automated system called MODVOLC to map thermal hot-spots in near real time. For each MODIS image, the algorithm automatically scans each 1 km pixel within it to check for high-temperature hot-spots. When one is found the date, time, location, and intensity are recorded. MODIS looks at every square km of the Earth every 48 hours, once during the day and once during the night, and the presence of two MODIS sensors in space allows at least four hot-spot observations every two days. Each day updated global maps are compiled to display the locations of all hot spots detected in the previous 24 hours. There is a drop-down list with volcano names which allow users to 'zoom-in' and examine the distribution of hot-spots at a variety of spatial scales. |
WOVOdat
Single Volcano View Temporal Evolution of Unrest Side by Side Volcanoes |
WOVOdat is a database of volcanic unrest; instrumentally and visually recorded changes in seismicity, ground deformation, gas emission, and other parameters from their normal baselines. It is sponsored by the World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO) and presently hosted at the Earth Observatory of Singapore.
GVMID Data on Volcano Monitoring Infrastructure The Global Volcano Monitoring Infrastructure Database GVMID, is aimed at documenting and improving capabilities of volcano monitoring from the ground and space. GVMID should provide a snapshot and baseline view of the techniques and instrumentation that are in place at various volcanoes, which can be use by volcano observatories as reference to setup new monitoring system or improving networks at a specific volcano. These data will allow identification of what monitoring gaps exist, which can be then targeted by remote sensing infrastructure and future instrument deployments. |
Volcanic Hazard Maps | The IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic Hazards and Risk has a Volcanic Hazard Maps database designed to serve as a resource for hazard mappers (or other interested parties) to explore how common issues in hazard map development have been addressed at different volcanoes, in different countries, for different hazards, and for different intended audiences. In addition to the comprehensive, searchable Volcanic Hazard Maps Database, this website contains information about diversity of volcanic hazard maps, illustrated using examples from the database. This site is for educational purposes related to volcanic hazard maps. Hazard maps found on this website should not be used for emergency purposes. For the most recent, official hazard map for a particular volcano, please seek out the proper institutional authorities on the matter. |
IRIS seismic stations/networks | Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) Data Services map showing the location of seismic stations from all available networks (permanent or temporary) within a radius of 0.18° (about 20 km at mid-latitudes) from the given location of Tenerife. Users can customize a variety of filters and options in the left panel. Note that if there are no stations are known the map will default to show the entire world with a "No data matched request" error notice. |
UNAVCO GPS/GNSS stations | Geodetic Data Services map from UNAVCO showing the location of GPS/GNSS stations from all available networks (permanent or temporary) within a radius of 20 km from the given location of Tenerife. Users can customize the data search based on station or network names, location, and time window. Requires Adobe Flash Player. |
DECADE Data | The DECADE portal, still in the developmental stage, serves as an example of the proposed interoperability between The Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the Mapping Gas Emissions (MaGa) Database, and the EarthChem Geochemical Portal. The Deep Earth Carbon Degassing (DECADE) initiative seeks to use new and established technologies to determine accurate global fluxes of volcanic CO2 to the atmosphere, but installing CO2 monitoring networks on 20 of the world's 150 most actively degassing volcanoes. The group uses related laboratory-based studies (direct gas sampling and analysis, melt inclusions) to provide new data for direct degassing of deep earth carbon to the atmosphere. |
Large Eruptions of Tenerife | Information about large Quaternary eruptions (VEI >= 4) is cataloged in the Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions (LaMEVE) database of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA). |
EarthChem | EarthChem develops and maintains databases, software, and services that support the preservation, discovery, access and analysis of geochemical data, and facilitate their integration with the broad array of other available earth science parameters. EarthChem is operated by a joint team of disciplinary scientists, data scientists, data managers and information technology developers who are part of the NSF-funded data facility Integrated Earth Data Applications (IEDA). IEDA is a collaborative effort of EarthChem and the Marine Geoscience Data System (MGDS). |