Roque Nublo

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Roque Nublo.
The Roque Nublo seen from the north-east, with the smaller spire known as El Fraile ("the Friar") visible in the far left of the picture.

Roque Nublo is a volcanic rock on the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It is 80 m (262 ft) tall, and its top is 1,813 m (5,948 ft) above sea level.[1] It is a famous landmark of the island, protected as a natural monument.[2] It is located in the municipality Tejeda, 3 km (2 mi) south from the town centre. It was formed by a volcanic eruption around 4.5 million years ago.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ El Pais
  2. ^ Protected natural areas

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Coordinates: 27°58′14″N 15°36′45″W / 27.97056°N 15.61250°W / 27.97056; -15.61250

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