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202552 minGdocumentary

volcanoes biodiversity marine-conservation natural-disasters

Cape Verde

202552 minGdocumentary

Cape Verde's volcanic islands in the South Atlantic showcase exceptional geological activity and unique landscapes shaped by both sea and lava.

volcanoes biodiversity marine-conservation natural-disasters

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Cape Verde

2025• 52 minG

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Cape Verde's volcanic islands in the South Atlantic showcase exceptional geological activity and unique landscapes shaped by both sea and lava.

Synopsis

Seas and volcanoes draw the contours of this collection. We set out towards a region of the world where volcanic activity is exceptional: the islands of Cape Verde in the South Atlantic.

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