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Galapagos Volcano EruptionGalapagos Eruption  When we think of volcano activity, we generally associate it only with catastrophic and destructive events.However, it is that same volcanic force the only one which can create new land. The Galapagos belong to the category of Island oceanic volcanism, which differs Thus, Island volcanoes have a different morphology, and at the moment of an eruption, they differentiate even more. The chemical composition of each type of volcano makes them different too. Island volcanism is that of oceanic volcanic islands, just like Iceland, Hawaii, Azores, Canary and of course, Galapagos. They launch their volcanic platform at bone-crushing depths, and the summit of this giant submarine mountain is what comes out of the water. That summit is what we call an Island. The Islands' last eruption was in October 2007, and it happened on Isabela Island (the biggest Island in Galapagos). This Galapagos volcano eruption had a fissure that generated flows, and they headed straight down after few hours of the activity. These flows, undoubtedly lethal because of their temperature, seemed like hot fudge running down a cold scoop of ice cream. This analogy, although strange by concept, is very close to what happens in reality: a hot semi liquid material running over a cold surface. Continental volcanoes like Cotopaxi in Ecuador, Galeras in Colombia, Popocaeptl in Mexico, Fujiyama in Japan, etc, have more explosive eruptions, which make the volcano grow differently. The Galapagos Islands allows you to discover Galapagos Sites that are geologically quite diverse, and very different in age. For example, the western Islands are the youngest ones, they are remarkably different from their eastern counterparts, and are higher more massive structures. The central Islands have intermediate ages. This diverse world cannot be appreciated, nor witnessed in a short-day visit. Therefore, this is another great reason for recommending the 8D/7N week expedition, which does arrive to the more remote locations. Although Galapagos volcano eruption and geology is not an attraction like that of Galapagos Flora the unique Galapagos Landscapes are rewarding reasons to be photographed and admired. Next time you look at the Galapagos volcanoes, pay closer attention to their overall role in the Theory of Natural Selection. Galapagos Recommended ReadingA Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide) Galapagos: A Natural History
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