Horta IPCC 1997 - Horta, Portugal
N 38° 32.656 W 028° 36.403
26S E 359979 N 4267428
Located on a hilltop above the town of Horta on Faial Island, Azores, Portugal.
Waymark Code: WM9PB1
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/13/2010
Views: 11
This geodetic monument was placed by the Portuguese Cadastral and Cartographic Institute (IPCC) on the island of Faial during 1997. Although a relatively new monument, it already has acquired an important history. It was one of several monuments used to estimate the coseismic displacements resulting from the 1998 Faial earthquake, which killed eight people and left 1,000 homeless.
The monument overlooks the beautiful town of Horta and its harbor, and offers a lovely view of Pico at its location.
Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the waymark with your GPS, or (a part of) you in it, is required.
2. An area photo including the waymark in the view is highly appreciated.