La Cumbre volcano eruption, Fernandina, Galapagos Islands

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La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos has erupted, marking its most significant activity since 2017. The eruption began around midnight on Saturday, with officials from Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute monitoring the situation closely. This volcano, which stands at 1,476 meters (4,842 feet), last erupted in 2020. The current eruption raises concerns about its potential impact on the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands, known for their biodiversity and conservation significance.

Mar 4, 2024

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https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-galapagos-volcano-599450a7a77ceb582edf1d7e5c07cb94

The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina island began erupting Saturday around midnight in what officials with Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute said could be its largest eruption since 2017. The 1,476-meter (4,842-foot) volcano last erupted in 2020.

https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=353010

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Cumbre_(Galápagos_Islands)

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