Among the largest volcanic structures of Lesvos is the volcanic caldera of Vatoussa with a diameter exceeding 8.5 kilometers. The term caldera or caldera comes from the Spanish (caldera: cauldron) and describes the depression of the relief formed by the collapse of...
One of the most impressive volcanic domea of Lesvos is the Portos volcanic dome, which rises imposingly on the Mesotopou-Eresos provincial road near the Pythariou Monastery. It is a dome-shaped hill with steep slopes. The volcanic rock forms impressive intense and...
The Mastos volcanic edifice is located at Skala Eresou. On its top was built the ancient Acropolis of Eresos. It is the southernmost of a series of volcanic structures that appear in the wider area and was formed in the last phase of volcanic activity, 16.5 million...
The volcanic vein of Eresos, located near the settlement of the same name, is a characteristic volcanic landform created by the latest volcanic activity on Lesbos, which began 17 million years ago. The volcanic structure was formed through the intrusion of fluid...
The mountain range of Ordymnos dominates the western peninsula of Lesvos, with its highest peak reaching 634 meters, the volcanic dome of the Ypsilos Monastery, which with its conical shape is one of the most characteristic volcanic dome of Lesvos. The volcanic dome...
