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Formation of Sabrina Island

When
June-July 1811
Where
Ponta da Ferraria, São Miguel
Part of
Sabrina Island Eruption

A submarine eruption off Ponta da Ferraria created an islet in June 1811, killing fish.

On 10 June 1811, a submarine eruption occurred about 2 kilometres off the coast of São Miguel. The event created Sabrina Island, which was formed during June and July 1811. The eruption killed many fish in the area.

Sources

  1. Sabrina Island (Azores) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08

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