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Record SL-862866 · Wikidata Q2672570

Volcán Darwin

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Elevation
1,330 m
4,364 ft
Prominence
1,330 m
Isolation
Coordinates
0.1833° S, 91.2833° W
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Volcán Darwin
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Description

Wikipedia

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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