Volcán Darwin
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| Highest point | |
| Prominence | 1,330 m (4,360 ft) |
| Coordinates | 0°11′S 91°17′W / 0.18°S 91.28°W |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
| Parent range | Galapagos Hotspot |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | 1813 |
Volcán Darwin is a large shield volcano on Isabela Island in the Galápagos Islands. It was named after the naturalist Charles Darwin and is located between Volcán Wolf and Volcán Alcedo; part of the World Heritage Site designated area. The volcano last erupted in 1813 and it features a caldera measuring 5 km (3.1 mi) across and 200 m (660 ft) deep.[1] Along the western slopes are two pyroclastic cones, called Tagus and Beagle cones. The walls of Tagus Cone is partially breached and flooded, forming a cove. Tagus Cove is a popular tourist destination and was historically important for whalers. Charles Darwin's ship, HMS Beagle also anchored in this cove.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Darwin". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- ^ "Volcan Darwin". Cornell University. Retrieved 5 December 2024.