Volcán Darwin, Dormant volcano in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Volcán Darwin is a dormant volcano on Floreana Island in the Galápagos, rising about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) above sea level. Its slopes are covered with dark volcanic rock and vegetation adapted to this harsh, isolated environment.
The volcano was named during the 1835 HMS Beagle expedition when Charles Darwin explored the archipelago and made detailed natural observations. This research journey became pivotal to his later theories on how species develop and change over time.
The Galápagos National Park maintains strict regulations to protect the natural environment of Volcán Darwin and its surrounding marine reserve.
The volcano can only be reached by boat from other islands since Floreana has no airport, and visits are carefully controlled. Check regulations in advance as access is limited to protect the environment.
The volcano contains numerous caves and geological formations that shelter plant species found nowhere else on Earth. These isolated habitats allow scientists to study how living things adapt to extreme conditions.
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