1. Galapagos Geography And Climate. Geography. also boasts of the highest elevation in the archipelago with Wolf volcanoreaching 1645 m. Geology The islands which are called now Galapagos are of http://www.ecuador-travel.net/galapagos.geography.htm

Geography Galapagos Islands History Geography ... Pictures Islands: are located roughly 1000 km straight west of mainland Ecuador. There are 19 major islands and many smaller islets, whose land mass together covers 7880 km2 over an area of 50 000 km2 of ocean. Isabela is the largest of the islands, having an area of 4590 km2. It also boasts of the highest elevation in the archipelago with Wolf volcano reaching 1645 m. Geology: The islands which are called now Galapagos are of recent volcanic origins , having risen out of the sea a few million years ago. A geological theory called " Hot Spot " tries to explain their creation by imagining huge magma blocks escaping through an opening in the earth's crust and building themselves up over million of years. Two mayor tectonic plates meet in the vicinity and spread or move away from each other and so creating the spaces for those mantle plumes to form. Isabela and Fernandina islands are the most recent ones with less of one million years of life. The southeastern islands of Española boasts of the oldest rocks and that coincides with the direction of the movements of the

2. Galapagos 1999 Ecuadorian and galapagos geography. Click on any area of the maps to "zoom in" for more detail (thanks Terraquest). http://www.flammer.com/Travel/Galapagos98

Other Links: Naturalist.net (for up-to-date Galapagos info). Geography of Equador and the Galapagos Macro Weather and the conditions while we were there. Equador, its people, some places, money and health concerns. Points to consider if you go there. Some comments on the photography posted for this Galapagos trip. All the digital images were created with a Kodak DC210 digital camera. For those familiar with 35mm lenses, the camera looked like it had a zoom range from 30mm to maybe 70mm. I had to get close to get any details. The sensor itself seems to be about an ASA 100 film speed. Some pictures are blurred, some have lens artifacts, a couple even have a little sunscreen smear on the lens for an inadvertent "soft focus" effect. Sigh. If I enhanced some of the pictures I noted where and what I did. Ecuadorian and Galapagos Geography Click on any area of the maps to "zoom in" for more detail (thanks Terraquest). Weather: Let's talk about El Nino Real bad news. Next topic. Equador: people, places, money and health.

3. Galapagos 1999 Other Links Naturalist.net (for upto-date Galapagos info). Geographyof Equador and the Galapagos. Ecuadorian and galapagos geography. http://www.flammer.com/Travel/Galapagos98/default.htm

Other Links: Naturalist.net (for up-to-date Galapagos info). Geography of Equador and the Galapagos Macro Weather and the conditions while we were there. Equador, its people, some places, money and health concerns. Points to consider if you go there. Some comments on the photography posted for this Galapagos trip. All the digital images were created with a Kodak DC210 digital camera. For those familiar with 35mm lenses, the camera looked like it had a zoom range from 30mm to maybe 70mm. I had to get close to get any details. The sensor itself seems to be about an ASA 100 film speed. Some pictures are blurred, some have lens artifacts, a couple even have a little sunscreen smear on the lens for an inadvertent "soft focus" effect. Sigh. If I enhanced some of the pictures I noted where and what I did. Ecuadorian and Galapagos Geography Click on any area of the maps to "zoom in" for more detail (thanks Terraquest). Weather: Let's talk about El Nino Real bad news. Next topic. Equador: people, places, money and health.

4. Geography Of Ecuador - Ministry Of Tourism - Ecuador Ecuador Geography. Geography of Ecuador Andes geography, Amazon geography,galapagos geography, and more. Ministry of Tourism, Ecuador. http://www.vivecuador.com/html2/eng/geography.htm

Ecuador Culture Nature Ecology ... Ecuador Ecuador Geography Introduction Coast Andes Amazon ... Galapagos Introduction TOP Pacific Coast TOP The Andes Mountain Range crosses the country from north to south. The Occidental and the Oriental Ranges are born from this mountain system as it divides in the province of Loja, forming plains and valleys along the Andean Corridor. Between the two ranges there is a plateau which reaches heights of three thousand meters. The Highlands Regions, commonly referred to as La Sierra, is made up of ten provinces, each of which have important peaks such as Chimborazo, the Illinizas, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, and Antisana. Chimborazo: 6,310 m Cotopaxi: 5,897 m Cayambe: 5,790 m Antisana: 5,758 m Altar: 5,320 m Illiniza: 5,248 m Tungurahua: 5,023 m Cotacahi: 4,944 m The highest peaks are found in central and northern Ecuador. From Riobamba towards the south there is a decrease in altitude and an increase in the width of the mountain range, forming a kind of plateau known as the Austro. TOP The Amazon Region TOP Galapagos TOP Introduction Coast Andes ... EcuadorExplorer.com

5. Environmental Resouce Center: Science Education Links, Plus grades K8). galapagos geography natural history of Galapagos Islands-integratesgeology, geography biology(5-12). GALAPAGOS QUEST http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/physio/schools/318/coollinks.html

LINKS If you find something useful or useless please email us with your critique, thank you - updated 3/10/01 CLICK ON A TOPIC OR SCROLL DOWN K - 12 EDUCATION (BELOW) PLACES/RESOURCES MAPS ORGANIZATIONS ... MORE LINKS K-12 LINKS FOR STUDENTS/TEACHERS ACCESS EXCELLENCE : health and bioscience resources for teachers, online projects (grades 7-12) AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION : teaching sustainability/ youth for responsible citizenship BIOCHEM NET : guide to biology and chemistry resources on the web : chemistry basics for elementary students (K-5) CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION : K-12 environmental education resources CLASSROOM CONNECT : good way of incorporating the world wide web into classroom lesson CLASSROOM FEEDER WATCH : opportunity to engage students in real research - identify local species of birds CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - NYC : massive site- programs range env/health/careers/community ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY Cornell Coop. Extension: field investigations/lab experiments for students (6-12) DISCOVERY CHANNEL : information regarding science programs on cable TV, internet and videos - links and more

6. Teachers The guide provides background information to the teacher on the subjectsof galapagos geography, geology, ecology, and evolution. http://www.mnh.si.edu/imax/teachers.html

Galapagos Teacher Information A Teacher's Resource Guide to Galapagos is available. All teachers who make school group reservations will be sent a copy. The guide is intended as a classroom supplement for middle-school grades and is consistent with the National Science Education Standards. The guide provides background information to the teacher on the subjects of Galapagos geography, geology, ecology, and evolution. Visit National Science Teacher's Association Galapagos Site for information, educational activities and photographs for teachers and students. Film Related Educational Exhibits in Natural History Museum: OCEAN/MARINE EVOLUTION SOUTH AMERICA Discover Galapagos: A Family Adventure Exploring Biodiversity and Evolution is available. This colorful 28 page book includes sections such as "Finch Frenzy", "Operation Biodiversity", "Science: Solving the Puzzle", and "An Internet Quest". Discover Galapagos is on sale for $8 at the Theater Box Office and in the Museum Shops. BACK PARKING National Museum of Natural History Johnson IMAX Theater Washington, DC 20560

7. Geography Of The Galapagos Islands All the information needed to plan a galapagos tour or cruise. Information on Geology, History, geography, Natural History, Evolution and the Environment of the galapagos Islands. geography of the galapagos. Located over 1000 km from the South American continent, the galapagos Islands (officially http://www.galapagosislands.com/html/geography.html

Galapagos Islands Natural History Don't miss: Amazon Adventures and Haciendas of the Andes Book your Flight to Ecuador geography of the Galapagos Located over 1000 km from the South American continent, the Galapagos Islands (officially named the Archipelago of Colon) are a dynamic region constantly changing with volcanic eruptions, new lava fields forming and islands eroding and expanding. 600 miles from the Ecuadorian coastline, the Galapagos have lived in virtual isolation for millions of years. In total, they consist of 61 islands and islets, with 13 main islands. Seeming like shadows upon the sea from one another, the 13 main islands are Baltra, Espanola, Fernandina, Floreana, Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Pinta, Pinzon, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago. In total land area, the islands are 4897 sq. miles (7880 sq. km) and in the total geographical area from Darwin Island to San Cristobal and Espanola, 28,000 sq. miles (45,000 sq. km) The largest island is Isabela, at 1771 sq. miles (4855 sq. km), while it makes up close to half the land area of the Galapagos, is still less than half the size of the island of Hawaii. Its largest volcano, Volcan Wolf has maximum altitude of 5600 ft. (1707 m) making it the highest point in the archipelago.

8. Geography And Geology Of The Galapagos Islands The geography and Geology of the galapagos Islands. By clicking on the linked words, you can also learn more about some http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/galapagos/g22_geo.html

history wildlife weather environmental threats The Geography and Geology of the Galapagos Islands By clicking on the linked words, you can also learn more about some of the scientific terms used frequently throughout this site. The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago consisting of some 16 islands and numerous islets scattered over an area of nearly 36,000 square miles around the Equator . Each major island, with the exception of the largest island, Isabela, consists of a single large shield volcano . Isabela was formed from six volcanoes joined above sea level. The total land area of all the islands, islets and rocks that form the Galapagos Islands is about 3,028 square miles, with Isabela making up more than half the total land area, at 1,700 square miles. The islands all rose from the ocean floor as the tops of volcanoes, possibly during the Pliocene era , and have never been connected by land to any mainland area. Today, the Galapagos Islands remain one of the most active oceanic volcano areas on Earth. Just as the extraordinary wildlife of the Galapagos Islands is critical to the study of biology, the unique geology of the islands has implications for the whole planet. In geological terms, the Galapagos Islands are quite young, probably no more than five million years old. Some of the westernmost islands, which are the most volcanically active, may only be hundreds of thousands of years old and are actually still forming.

9. Galapagos Islands Geography And History Maps, photos, descriptions, Charles Darwin, historical references and related resources about the galapagos Islands with Bonnie Hamre, your guide to South America http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/galgeog

zfp=-1 About Travel South America for Visitors Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting South America for Visitors with Bonnie Hamre Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS First Time VisitorsTravel Planner Survivor: the Amazon Episodes Top Picks ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Galapagos Islands Geography and History Guide picks Maps, photos, descriptions, Charles Darwin, historical references and related resources Darwin's Visit He wasn't the first to note the amazing wildlife but Charles Darwin did more that just describe it in letters home. First Explorers Pirates gold-seekers whalers and other early visitors. Galapagos Geology on the Web Map and descriptions of the terrain including the volcanos. Galapagos Islands Map Map showing proximity to the Equator. Galapagos Islands Maps of the 13 major (above 14 square kilometers 5 square miles); 8 smaller islands above .12 square kilometers. (.5 square miles); 40 named islets which make up the Galapagos. Galapagos Galapagos is the bilingual (Spanish / English) interactive multimedia encyclopedia designed for children, students, even scientists. Ordering info.

10. Background On The Flora, Fauna, Geography And Weather Of The Galapagos On the Islands A description of the history, wildlife, environment, geography and geology of the galapagos Islands. A Brief History of the galapagos Islands. The geography and Geology of the galapagos Islands http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/galapagos/g2_islands.html

As a living laboratory, the Galapagos Islands have a rich scientific history. You can learn more about these "enchanted islands" and the wildlife that inhabits them by browsing through this online tour. (By clicking on the linked words, you can also learn more about some of the scientific terms used frequently throughout this site.) A Brief History of the Galapagos Islands The Geography and Geology of the Galapagos Islands Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands Weather and the Galapagos Islands ... Threats to the Galapagos Islands Scientific American Frontiers Fall 1990 to Spring 2000 Sponsored by GTE Corporation, now a part of Verizon Communications Inc.

11. Geography Climate Ecuador Galapagos Online guide to Ecuador and the galapagos Islands. Find practical information on traveling throughout Ecuador including the Amazon, Andes and galapagos. Research Ecuador and its unique travel opportunities and deal directly with Ecuadorianbased galapagos islands enjoy warm and dry weather year-round, with an average temperature of 28º C. (85 F). Location geography http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/location_geography_climate.html

Search EcuadorExplorer.com: Contact Us Site Map General Interest Country Info: Overview Map Center Weather Center Ecuador Statistics ... Ecuador News Before You Go: Overview Airlines Immunizations Packing ... Books on Ecuador While in Ecuador: Overview Getting Around Communications Money Matters ... Ecuador Weather Center Location Related EE.com Pages Climate Map Map Center Weather Center Ecuador is located on the northwestern coast of South America, between Peru to the south and east and Colombia to the north. Ecuador also owns the famous Galapagos Islands, located approximately 1,000 kilometers off the coast. Ecuador covers 256,370 square kilometers of land and is the smallest country in South America after Uruguay and the Guianas. Ecuador, South America's second smallest nation, boasts unmatched geographic diversity. Geography Despite Ecuador's diminutive size - about equal to the North American state of Colorado - it is one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world. Ecuador is comprised of four distinct geographical regions: El Oriente (Amazon jungle) in the east, La Sierra (Andes mountains) in the center, La Costa (the Pacific coastal lowlands) in the west, and the majestic Galapagos Islands off the coast.

12. Geography: Galapagos Islands geography galapagos Islands TerraQuest Virtual galapagos During the spring of 1996, TerraQuest undertook an extraordinary journey through wildlife and adventure, and posted it here on the World Wide Web as it happened. http://www.hutchisonschool.org/home/HotLists/galapisle.html

Geography: Galapagos Islands TerraQuest: Virtual Galapagos: World Wildlife Fund: Galapagos: WWF directs its conservation efforts toward three global goals: protecting endangered spaces, saving endangered species, and addressing global threats. WWF has been a conservation leader for 40 years. Galapagos Geology on the Web: This site is hosted by the Department of Geological Sciences at Cornell University. Constuction of this site was partially supported by the U. S. National Science Foundation. RIT Galapagos Expeditions: This site was created by Dr. Robert Rothman. He was a post-doctoral Fellow at Brookhaven National Laboratory and earned a Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. (This information is based on his own bio. I have not done further research to validate his work.) The Galapagos: A Brief History: This site was created by J. P. Lundh. He is a pioneer in ecotourism to the Galapagos Is. and was the first naturalist-guide in the islands. He taught biology and science at the Colegio Americano of Guayaquil. He has been pubished in periodicals in Ecuador, Argentina, Australia and the USA.He has done botanical work in the Galapagos Is., including the discovery of unknown subspecies of giant cactus. (This information is based on his own bio. I have not done further research to validate his work.)

13. Bienvenue En Equateur Includes photos of Andes, Amazonia and galapagos; music clips; history, geography, and cultural information. http://perso.easynet.fr/~lsoulie/english/ecuador/englishframe.htm

14. Galapagos - Ecuador's Enchanted Islands Apart from their interesting geology and geography, this archipelago is particularlyfamous So when Charles Darwin visited galapagos and observed the unique http://www.ecuador-travel.net/galapagos.htm

Galapagos Galapagos Islands History Geography ... Pictures A small introduction of the marvelous and remote islands of the Galapagos Ecuador's enchanted islands (or go straight to information). They are located 1000 kilometers west of mainland Ecuador and consist of 19 main islands and numerous smaller islets (click for pictures . Most of them are barren land with bizarre volcanic features and are actually the tops of underwater volcanoes, having risen from the sea floor a few million years ago. Apart from their interesting geology and geography , this archipelago is particularly famous for its fascinating nature . As the islands lie far out in the Pacific ocean, many unique species of animals and plants evolved over time and are only found there and nowhere else in the world. So when Charles Darwin visited Galapagos and observed the unique variations between the species on the different islands, he was inspired at looking at natural history in a new way and came up with his new theory of evolution In 1832, the new

15. Equateur includes photos of Andes, Amazonia and galapagos; music clips; history, geography, and cultural information. http://perso.easynet.fr/~lsoulie/

Bienvenue pour un voyage en Equateur Welcome for a trip to Ecuador English Version This Travelring site owned by souliela@multimania.com Previous 5 Sites Skip Previous Previous ... LinkExchange Member This site is best viewed in 800*600/64000+ colors

16. Galapagos: Beyond Darwin--Plants/Geography/Earth Science Lesson Plan (grades 6-8 questions. galapagos Beyond Darwin Use our free online Teaching Toolsto create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes on this topic! http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/galapagos-beyonddarwin/

Students Teachers Parents Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Astronomy/Space ... Health History Ancient History U.S. History World History Life Science Animals Ecology Human Body The Microscopic World ... Weather For our newsletter and special teacher promotions. 6-8 > Plants Grade level: 6-8 Subject: Plants Duration: Two class periods Objectives Materials Procedures Adaptations ... Credit Find a video description, video clip, and discussion questions. Galapagos: Beyond Darwin Use our free online Teaching Tools to create custom worksheets, puzzles and quizzes on this topic! Students will understand the following: The term endemic, The presence of introduced species, or animal and plant species not endemic to a certain area, can endanger endemic species in that area. Many unusual animal species are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. The presence of introduced animal and plant species in the Galapagos is endangering the endemic animal and plant populations. For this lesson, you will need: Research materials on the Galapagos Islands Research materials (e.g., a field guide or materials available from your state department of agriculture) on plant and animal species in your area Computer with Internet access Pictures of the Galapagos Islands and of some of the animals endemic to the islands (e.g., giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed boobies)

17. Galapagos: Beyond Darwin--Plants/Geography/Earth Science Lesson Plan (grades 6-8 Forensic Science. geography. Health. History. Puzzlemaker. Science Fair Central.For our newsletter and special teacher promotions. galapagos Beyond Darwin. http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/galapagos-beyonddarwin/q.html

Students Teachers Parents Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Astronomy/Space ... Health History Ancient History U.S. History World History Life Science Animals Ecology Human Body The Microscopic World ... Weather For our newsletter and special teacher promotions. Galapagos: Beyond Darwin Video Description When Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands in the early 19th century, his observations were limited by the technology of the times. This video profiles a groundbreaking research project that picks up where Darwin left off. Deep beneath the surface of the ocean and earth live creatures Darwin could only have imag The Comprehension Questions are available to download as an RTF file. You can save the file to your desktop and open it in a word processing program. Site Map About Us Feedback Discovery.com

18. Galapagos Islands Natural History or cruise. Information on Geology, History, geography, Natural History,Evolution and the Environment of the galapagos Islands. http://www.galapagosislands.com/html/natural_history.html

Galapagos Islands Natural History Don't miss: Amazon Adventures and Haciendas of the Andes Book your Flight to Ecuador natural history of the Galapagos Islands October 8th - The natural history of these islands is eminently curious, and well deserves attention. Charles Darwin, 1845 The natural history of the Galapagos Islands has fascinated visitors since their famous guest in 1845. Darwin's observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle laid the foundation for a theory that impacted western thought the theory of evolution . Upon rediscovery of the islands, your mind will also reel with delight leaving you slack-jawed with awe, your camera flashing. Amid the volcanic geography of these islands 600 miles in the Pacific Ocean, plant life takes root in basalt rock, centurion turtles roam and penguins swim in equatorial waters. In the 450 years of human history , the islands have been used as prison colonies, naval ports and research stations.

19. Galapagos Islands galapagos Islands geography and History Maps, photos, descriptions,Charles Darwin, historical references and related resources. http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/galapagosislands/

zfp=-1 About Travel South America for Visitors Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting South America for Visitors with Bonnie Hamre Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS First Time VisitorsTravel Planner Survivor: the Amazon Episodes Top Picks ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Galapagos Islands Guide picks Amazing wildlife, barren landscapes and teeming waters are just the beginning of the Galapagos archipelago Galapagos Islands Accommodations Places to stay and eat include the cruise ships and the hotels on shore Galapagos Islands Geography and History Maps, photos, descriptions, Charles Darwin, historical references and related resources Galapagos Islands Sights and Sports Photos, descriptions and information about wildlife plus related sightseeing and sports resources Galapagos Islands Touring Tours, tour operators, photos, tourism and cruises Galapagos Wildlife Gallery Pictures and descriptions of only a few of the thousands of species inhabiting the islands.

20. Overview Of The Galapagos Islands Picture of the galapagos Islands taken with a handheld camera from thespace shuttle (photo from NASA/JPL). Overview of the galapagos Islands. http://www.terindell.com/asylum/jason/geography.html

Picture of the Galapagos Islands taken with a hand-held camera from the space shuttle (photo from NASA/JPL) Overview of the Galapagos Islands Overview Origin of the Islands Climate of the Islands The Galapagos Islands were once called Las Islands Encantadas (Bewitched Islands). The Galapagos archipelagos is composed of five major islands Isabella, Fernandina, San Cristobal, San Salvador, and Santa Cruz. There are also eight other large islands and over forty islets and smaller rocks with official names. The islands are all of animals is the contrast between the stark white beaches , the steel-grey ocean of the outer edges of the islands, the blue-green ocean of the sheltered areas of the islands, the rough grey-black lava rocks , and the peaceful forests Click here to learn more about terrestrial volcanoes and see more pictures. The Galapagos Islands lie across the equator at the 90th meridian west. The nearest land is Ecuador, over 960 kilometers to the east. The total land area of the islands is about 8000 square kilometers, spread over 45,000 square kilometers of sea. The archipelago is 450 kilometers long from Darwin Island, in the northwest, to Espanola Island in the southeast. The islands formed due to an uneven line of ridges and chasms about 100 kilometers north known as the Galapagos rift. It is an area of great geologic activity the Galapagos Islands are one of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the earth. Fifty-three eruptions have been recorded from eight of the Galapagos volcanoes.

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