1522 Vila Franca earthquake
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The 1522 Vila Franca earthquake, also known as the 1522 Vila Franca landslide refers to the earthquake and landslides that occurred on 22 October 1522, in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo. Vil
A view of the Água do Pau Massif overlooking the modern town of Vila Franca do Campo
Maia (Ribeira Grande)
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Maia is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,900, in an area of 21.97 km². Maia is the largest parish by area
1522 Vila Franca earthquake
…the deaths of 3,000 to 5,000 people. In addition to the destruction of Vila Franca, the earthquake affected the neighboring settlements of Ponta Garça, Maia and Porto Formoso where thousands died as well. A tsunami formed by the lahar destroyed several boats that were located near the islet of Vila Franca…
The coastal village of Maia, as seen from the hilltop belvedere
The front facade of the Church of the Divino Espírito Santo
The tea fields in the foothills of Gorreana, established in the 18th century: the only European region to support tea production