Editing Azores (section)

===The 1522 earthquake and recovery===
In 1522, [[Vila Franca do Campo]], then the capital of [[São Miguel Island|São Miguel]], was devastated by an [[1522 Vila Franca earthquake|earthquake and landslide]] that killed about 5,000&nbsp;people, and the capital was moved to [[Ponta Delgada]]. The town of Vila Franca do Campo was rebuilt on the original site, and today is a thriving fishing and yachting port. Ponta Delgada received its city status in 1546. From the first settlement, the pioneers applied themselves to agriculture, and by the 15th&nbsp;century Graciosa was exporting wheat, barley, wine and brandy. The goods were sent to Terceira largely because of the proximity of that island.