Brava is a volcanic island in the Cape Verde group. It lies in the south of the islands and is the westernmost of that part of the group in that area. Volcanic activity on the island has been mainly located along three sets of lineaments, which all intersect at the crest of ground that forms the highest part of the island. Brava has no documented historical eruptions, but its youthful volcanic morphhology and the fact that earthquake swarms still occur indicate the potential for future eruptions.