Isla Smith, Volcanic island in Baja California, Mexico.
Isla Smith extends 7 kilometers along the Gulf of California, featuring a northern volcano and steep rocky formations along its coastlines.
The last recorded volcanic activity on Isla Smith occurred in 1539, marking a significant geological event in the region's natural timeline.
Marine biologist Ed Ricketts and author John Steinbeck documented the island's ecology in their 1940 expedition book 'The Log from the Sea of Cortez'.
Visitors reach the island by boat from Bahía de los Ángeles, where the nearest airfield is located 17.4 kilometers away.
The island supports seven reptile species, including the tiger whiptail, zebra-tailed lizard, and speckled rattlesnake in its arid environment.
Location: Baja California
Elevation above the sea: 51 m
GPS coordinates: 29.07000,-113.50778
Latest update: March 15, 2025 16:50
This Mexican peninsula combines deserts, beaches and marine reserves. It contains cave paintings, volcanic areas and colonial buildings. The region includes canyons, mountains and coastal ecosystems. Visitors encounter marine life, historical missions and geological formations.
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