Teide

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Teide?3,715 meters (12,188 feet) above sea level
2. How tall is Teide?Approximately 7,500 meters (24,600 feet)
3. How big is Teide?18,900 hectares (47,000 acres)
4. What is the location?Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
5. What is the age of formation?Began forming approximately 170,000 years ago
6. What is Teide and why is it so tall?Teide is a stratovolcano on Tenerife. Its summit is 3,715 meters above sea level, but from the ocean floor it rises about 7,500 meters, making it the third-tallest volcano in the world.

Stratovolcano: A large, conical volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.
Caldera: A large, cauldron-like hollow that forms shortly after the emptying of a magma chamber in a volcanic eruption.
Decade Volcano: A volcano identified by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) as being of significant interest for study due to its history of eruptions and proximity to populated areas.
Astronomical Observatory: A facility specifically designed and equipped for observing celestial objects and phenomena, often located in areas with clear skies and minimal atmospheric interference.