La Cumbre volcano eruption, Fernandina, Galapagos Islands

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The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos Islands erupted on Saturday around midnight, marking a significant geological event as reported by Ecuador's Geophysical Institute. This eruption is anticipated to be the largest since 2017, with the volcano standing at 1,476 meters (4,842 feet). The last recorded eruption occurred in 2020, indicating a pattern of activity that warrants close monitoring.

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