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Trindade Volcano - John Seach
South Atlantic Ocean
20.514 S, 29.331 W
summit elevation 620 m
Stratovolcano
Trindade is a volcanic island located between Brazil and the Mid Atlantic ridge. It was discovered in 1502 by Portuguese navigators, and visited in 1901 by Scott on the way to Antarctica.
Trindade Island contains many old lava domes. The summit is Pico Desejado (620 m).
Trindade Volcano Eruptions
The most recent eruptions occurred at Vulcao de Paredao (217 m) on the southeast tip of the island, within the past 10,000 years.