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Pico do Fogo
Landscape view of Pico do Fogo shows the craters and lava flow patterns, but also the steep slope of the original volcano.
From Pico do Fogo
Looking down from Pico do Fogo to the island below, a city can be seen on the horizon [pehaps São Felipe?].
Crater from top of Pico do Fogo
From the top of Pico do Fogo, this photograph shows the crater and lava formations around this active volcano. Pico do Fogo, at 2,829 metres is the highest point in the Cape Verde archipelago.
View from Pico do Fogo
Photograph from the top of Pico do Fogo looks out into the clouds. The peak, standing at 2,829 meters, is the highest point in the Cape Verde archipelago.
Pico do Fogo
From the slope of Pico do Fogo looking over a planes of volcanic rock intermingled with sparse vegetation that thrives on the mineral rich soil left behind by an eruption. The last eruption occurred in 1995, an event that completely destroyed the…
Pico do Fogo
The slope of Pico do Fogo seen from the shadowy crater below. The voclano is still active, last erupting in 1995, an event which destroyed the nearby village of Boca Fonte and created a new peak, known simply as the 1995 peak. The Pico, standing at…
Pico do Fogo
The steep slope of Pico do Fogo seen from the shadowy crater below. Pico do Fogo is an active volcano, it's last eruption was in 1995 which destroyed the village of Boca Fonte.
Terrain surrounding Pico de Fogo
This is one of the exterior sides of Pico de Fogo. Coffee beans are planted and successfully grown around the slope terrain immediately surrounding the volcano.
Pico de Fogo
The Pico de Fogo is the area of highest elevation on the island of Fogo. This active volcano stands 1,200 meters high. Before this picture was taken, the volcano had erupted twice; once in 1675, and again in 1847. Since then, it has erupted once in…
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo is transported to shore at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. This port serves the island of Fogo and is located about four kilometers north of São Felipe.
Docks at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo is loaded at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, a port about four kilometers north of São Felipe that serves Fogo.
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, just north of São Felipe. A crane is used to life cargo from smaller wooden boats to bring to a larger ship docked a couple hundred feet off shore.
Young Women at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Two unidentified young women pose for a portrait at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, a port north of São Felipe.
Docks, Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo, in this photograph a car, is loaded via crane at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. Cargo is moved from a larger ship, not in this photograph, to smaller vessels that transport cargo between the ship and the dock.
Cargo Moved by Crane
Cargo is lifted from this wooden boat by crane and moved to the docks of Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. The cargo is believed to be from a larger, commercial ship docked about 100 m off shore (see "Commercial Vessel, Docked").
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Photograph taken from the sea protection wall at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros on Fogo. The port, approximately 4 km north of São Felipe, is also a popular place for swimming because the harbor provides some protection from the sea.
Commercial Vessel, Docked
A commercial fishing vessel is photographed docked near São Felipe. It is believed to be docked at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros.
Gutting a Shark
A young man on a Fogo beach, near São Felipe, guts a shark that has just been caught by local fishermen. The black sand beaches of Fogo are surrounded by ominous cliffs that have been carved over thousands of years by Atlantic breakers.
Young Man with Shark
A young man guts a shark that has been caught and brought back to shore. This beach is located near São Felipe on Fogo.
Young Man with Catch
A young man on the shore of Fogo holds a fresh catch over his head. It appears that he has caught a tuna and a shark.
Fishermen on Shore Near São Felipe
Fishermen and their vessels on the shore of a black sand beach near São Felipe. The beaches are short and quickly give way to ominous cliffs that begin the steep slope of Fogo, the volcano island.
Fogo Cliffs
A long look across Fogo's ominous cliffs that hang over the islands black sand beaches. In the foreground some local fishing vessels have been dragged ashore, or perhaps are waiting to be launched (from the shadows in the picture this picture seems…
Beach Near São Felipe
A view from above shows a beach near São Felipe from which a group of fishermen appear to be returning from a days work on the ocean. This photograph is taken from atop on of Fogo's ominous cliffs, carved out by Atlantic breakers. The black sand…
Residents of São Felipe
Two female residents of São Felipe pose for a photograph. They appear to be taking a break from some activity, perhaps sorting or selling firewood. In the background, some of the pastel buildings and terracotta roofs that this city is known for.
Marketplace in São Felipe
A busy market scene in São Felipe, the main city on Fogo. Although the island is home to a large and active volcano, and also because of it, it is a well populated island due to the high fertility of the soil. São Felipe is known for it's pastel…
Apartment Complex in São Felipe
Three unidentified residents stand outside this building, believed to be an apartment complex, but it could also be a resort. São Felipe sits of the western coast of Fogo and is home to the islands sea and air ports. The architecture of the city is…
Fogo: São Felipe, Aerial View
An aerial view of São Felipe shows the mixture of decaying homes with beautiful pastel buildings with terracotta tiled roofs.
Fogo, Aerial, Coastline and Bridges
An aerial view of São Felipe shows beautiful stone bridges that cross steep valleys on this coastal road.
Fogo Coastline, Sea Port; Aerial View
An aerial view of São Felipe and Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. The port is north of the the town center of São Felipe. Notice the sea protection wall that juts out into the ocean, designed to protect ships from the rough waves and strong winds that…