Capelinhos Volcano November 13, 2018
Capelinhos Volcano located on tip of Faial Island is the only volcano in the world to have been photographed, filmed, observed, & studied while it erupted until it became dormant starting in 1957. The eruption lasted 13 months displacing almost 50% of the island population as the volcano spewed steam, lava, rocks and ashes several miles in the air burying entire homes. The lighthouse operator had a front row seat as he refused to abandon his post to keep the…
