Definition of Teide Volcano

The Volcano Teide is one of the highest volcanoes on planet earth, to be more precise it is the third in terms of height preceded by two located on the Island of Hawaii. It is found on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain and its height is 3,718 meters and it is also the highest peak of its country.

In reality the Teide is inserted in the National Park of the Teide. In 2007 UNESCO declared it heritage of the Humanity Furthermore, this area is considered one of the 12 treasures of Spain, for the natural wonder that it exhibits and represents, of course.

In the present the volcano does not present activity, although, some studies revealed that in the not too distant future they could certainly violent eruptions occur because the structure is consolidated and given so that happen. In 2004 there were some movements that quickly caused alarm but there was no eruption. But of course, considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the planet, the warning that at any moment the eruption of Teide causes a commotion and of course some complications.

A stratovolcano

According to classification of experts in the field, the Teide Volcano is a stratovolcano, which is how those volcanoes are specifically called cone-shaped, made up of more than one layer of already hardened lava and volcanic ash and which also have a large height.

It is proper and characteristic of this type of volcano the profile slope and periodic activity of eruptions and explosions. Meanwhile, the lava that flows from its interior is viscous and cools very quickly before reaching distance.

A tourist attraction

For the above, for the beauty of the scenery that it proposes and its appearance is that the National park in which Teide is installed is the park most visited by tourists. Visits exceed three million people annually. Undoubtedly, it is a must when passing through the Island of Tenerife.

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