Azores
The archipelago of 9 islands which are located at the same latitude as Lisbon. The volcanic origin of all the islands, due to the hot spot of the Azores, is demonstrated by the existence of numerous cones of slag and several stratovolcans with caldera. Most islands are subject to intense seismic activity. The volcano Ponta do Pico on the island of Pico, essentially basaltic in nature and whose altitude is 2,351 meters, is the highest point of the Azores as well as Portugal.