Pico Alto (literally high/tall peak) is a mountain which is the highest point, 586.84 metres (1,925.3 ft), on the island of See more

The initial formation of the Facho-Pico Alto Volcanic Complex was a phase of intense volcanism, resulting from submarine eruptions as early as 5 million years ago, resulting in the formation of Pico do Facho and extensive … See more

The island of Santa Maria was created from successive layers of volcanic materials and marine sediments stratified over the course of a formative period, of which Pico Alto was created between 2 and 5 million years ago. The ol… See more