Editorial photo #4374252 Human Interest
El Teide Volcano Mountain In Tenerife
El Teide volcano mountain peak in Tenerife, Canary islands of Spain with blue sky and clouds, a protected natural park, monument attraction and landmark for the island with thousands of visitors during their holidays in the mountain and great scientific value. The mountain is 3718 meters high and is the highest point in Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The mountain is a Stratovolcano atop basalt shield volcano and had its last eruption in 1909. According to UNESCO and NASA its the Earth's 3rd tallest volcanic structure. On 15 May 2019, there was the first major wildfire of the season on the bushes and forests of the mountain (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)