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Volcán Darwin

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. 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.

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Darwin
Highest point
Prominence1,330 m (4,360 ft)
Coordinates0°11′S 91°17′W / 0.18°S 91.28°W / -0.18; -91.28
Geography
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LocationGalapagos Islands, Ecuador
Parent rangeGalapagos Hotspot
Geology
Shield volcano
Last eruption1813

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

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References

  1. "Darwin". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. "Volcan Darwin". Cornell University. Retrieved 5 December 2024.