Fernandina Island

Ecuador / Galapagos / Puerto Ayora /
Fernandina Island is the third largest, and youngest, island of the Galápagos Islands. The island is an active shield volcano that erupted on Friday, May 13, 2005. The island was formed by the Galápagos hotspot.

The volcano erupted again on Monday, April 13, 2009.

See Galápagos hotspot for more information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_hotspot

www.galapagos-islands.com/galapagos-islands-information...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernandina_Island
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   -0°23'2"N   91°31'9"W

Comments

  • Although 700,000 years in physical age Fernandina is the youngest evolved island. The best route from the landing site is Northeast to Punta Espinosa is via a sanded area towards an abundance of large colonies of marine Iguanas. The Iguanas mainly burrow holes in the sand to create quickly made nests. Snorkeling is also predominant in the bay area.
  • bravo cea mai tinara insula Fernandina