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Geosite ID: M01PSL08 Name: Estreito Thematic category: Tectonics |
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Municipality: Machico Civil parish: Caniçal Location area: 0,1 - 10 ha Coordinates(1):32°44'47.4'' N 16°41'14.8'' W Altitude: 85 m Accessibility: Moderate Distance to nearest paved road: 2100 m Conditions of observation: Good (1) Coordinates of the geosite and / or the best viewpoint |
Brief description
In the Estreito area there are numerous examples of dykes (sub-vertical, criss-cross, etc.) whose formation was heavily controlled by tectonics, as well as fault systems associated with a distensive tension field. The tectonic activity is posterior to the Intermediate Volcanic Complex (CVM), and has structurally controlled the present coastline morphology.
Relevant notes
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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.