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Terceira, Azores


Terceira has had two historic eruptions. A Strombolian eruption in 1761 caused minor damage on the island. A submarine eruption in 1867 produced large explosions, but no damage was reported.

January 8, 1999
An underwater eruption was photographed on January 11 near the island of Terceira. Plumes of smoke were photographed on the ocean's surface above the eruption. This eruption began on December 18 after a series of tremors in November. There is no current threat to local residents, but fishermen have been urged to use caution.


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