Casal do Vulcao

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What it is the Casal do Vulcao ? Brief History On September 16 1957 seismic activity began at Capelinhos Volcano. Two hundred low intensity earthquakes occurred between the 16 and 27. The underwater volcanic activity began on September 27, causing an enormous eruption that lasted until October 1958. After this Natural disaster, hundreds of people abandoned their homes and immigrated to other countries, generally to the United States of America. The Casal do Vulcao was built at ruins caused by the eruption at Capelinhos Volcano. Designation The name "Casal do Vulcao” emerged because of its proximity to the Capelinhos Volcano. “Casal” because it is a group of four buildings and a reservoir used for tourism in rural areas, the houses are models of rustic ranch homes, within a 1,0000 square meters enclosure.