Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. A true laboratory of evolution, the galapagos continues to fascinate scientists and. The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being visited in 1835 by.
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Unveil a group of remote volcanic islands in the eastern pacific, constantly reshaped by ongoing geological activity. Though uninhabited, the islands were known by indigenous south americans and discoverd by the. Galapagos islands, island group of the eastern pacific ocean, administratively a province of ecuador.
Discover the “living laboratory” that inspired the work of charles darwin.
Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. If you’re visiting for the first time, here’s what you need to know. A guide to help you decide where to go and what to see in the galápagos islands including top destinations, wildlife, and attractions. Travel with us and have the journey of your lifetime amidst playful sea lions, elegant albatrosses, fiery red sally lightfoot crabs, sneaky.
Visiting the galapagos islands will undoubtedly affect you deeply. The galápagos islands are located 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the south american mainland but a world apart. The galápagos islands contain natural wonders you’ll find nowhere else on earth. The galápagos are famous for their large number of endemic species, which were studied by charles darwin in the 1830s and inspired his theory of evolution by means of natural selection.
The galapagos archipelago consists of 13 major islands, 6 smaller isles, and over 100 rocks and islets.
