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Geosite ID: M02 Name: Foz da Ribeira do Natal Thematic category: Volcanology, Lithology and Sedimentology |
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Municipality: Machico Civil parish: Caniçal Location area: 10 -1000 ha Coordinates(1):32°44'08.0'' N 16°44'40.3'' W Altitude: 4 m Accessibility: Easy Distance to nearest paved road: 20 m Conditions of observation: Good (1) Coordinates of the geosite and / or the best viewpoint |
Brief description
This geosite is the best place to observe the coarse sedimentary deposits of conglomerate and breccioid facies from to the Funchal Formation, Upper Volcanic Complex (CVS). Along the section that fallous the seafront promenade, it is possible to observe the following sequence from bottom to top: i) breccioid sedimentary deposits from eroding slopes; (ii) lahar-type sedimentary deposits composed by anociations of conglomeratic and breccioid facies that resulted from sedimentary debris flow, from flash – flooding events; (iii) weathered pyroclastic deposits of yellowish colour that transition to flow "block-and-ash" deposits of reddish colour; (iv) ’a’a-type lava flows; (v) conglomeratic and breccioid deposits from mud-flaws.
Relevant notes
Visiting a site of geological interest is the sole responsibility of the user.
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.