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Geosite ID: M01PSL01 Name: Ponta do Bode 1 Thematic category: Stratigraphy |
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Municipality: Machico Civil parish: Caniçal Location area: 10 -1000 ha Coordinates(1):32°45'02.5'' N 16°44'23.5'' W Altitude: 176 m Accessibility: Easy Distance to nearest paved road: 480 m Conditions of observation: Good (1) Coordinates of the geosite and / or the best viewpoint |
Brief description
In the sea cliffs of Ponta do Bode, one can observe volcanic formations of effusive (lava flows) and explosive nature (pyroclasts). These outcrops are from the Encumeada formation -Intermediate Volcanic Complex (CVM) and are cut by a sub-vertical dyke - swarm with a E – direction, related with an ancient volcanic rift. Over this formation lies breccioid and conglomerate deposits and volcanic products from the Upper Volcanic Complex (CVS). Between them occurs a well – marked non – conformity surface.
This geosite is also valued for its coastal erosion geoforms (cliffs, rocks, pillars and coastal arches) associated with in the island’s strong erosion the windward side.
Relevant notes
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The user must take precautions when visiting the site, taking into account the conditions of the terrain, weather conditions and other hazards, so that they do not create situations that put themselves or others at risk.
The user must respect private property. Access to private areas requires prior authorization from the owners.
The user must respect natural heritage, keeping it intact. The impact of your actions should be minimal.
How to Cite
BRUM DA SILVEIRA, A.; PRADA, S.; RAMALHO, R.; MADEIRA, J.; FONSECA, P.; CANHA, E.; BRILHA, J. (2012). Inventariação do Património Geológico da Ilha da Madeira. Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Recursos Naturais - Relatório Final, 414 p. In: https://geodiversidade.