Monte Brasil
Mountain in Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monte Brasil is the remnants of a tuff volcano (and peninsula) connecting the south coast of Terceira in the central Azores, overlooking the city of Angra do Heroísmo. Monte Brasil is flanked by two bays: the Bay of Angra (named for the city) to its east, and the Bay of Fanal to its west, and was used as a defensive point during the history of Angra, resulting in the construction of various forts and redoubts, including the Fortress of São João Baptista overlooking the city.
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Monte Brasil | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
Listing | Mountains of Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°38′42″N 27°13′30″W |
Geography | |
Location | Angra do Heroísmo, Central Group, Azores, Portugal |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Basalt |
Volcanic arc | Azores Platform |
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