The Galapagos Islands formed between 3-8 million years ago from volcanoes, containing 13 total volcanoes, with the largest island of Isabela containing 5 volcanoes. Located west of South America as part of Ecuador, the frequent eruptions on Isabela Island endanger wildlife like the critically endangered pink and charcoal striped Galapagos rosy iguana found only there. Solutions include limiting population growth to reduce casualties during eruptions and protecting endangered species.

1. GALAPAGOS ISLAND
VOLCANOES
Sierra Dayen

2. WHAT ARE THEY?
• The Galapagos Islands formed somewhere between
3-8 million years ago
• They contain 13 volcanoes that have Basaltic
eruptions
• The main and largest island is Isabela which alone
contains 5 volcanoes.

4. WHERE ARE THEY?
• The Galapagos Islands are located west of
South America, considered a part of Ecuador

5. HOW DOES IT AFFECT EARTH?
(Isabela Island)
• Because eruptions still occur somewhat frequently, the
increased tourism and demographic growth can be
considered dangerous.
• Last two eruptions were only 30 years apart

6. Problems?
• Eruptions put wildlife in danger
• Isabela Island contains the world's only population of
the Conolophus marthae, also known as the
Galapagos rosy iguana.

7. Problems?
• The iguanas are pink with charcoal stripes, and are only
one of the rare creatures on this island listed as critically
endangered by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature.
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Tortoise
Marine Iguana
Sally Lightfoot Crab
Blue
Footed
Booby

8. SOLUTIONS?
• Stop increasing
population to keep the
amount of casualties to
a minimum when
another eruption
occurs.
• protect
the
endanger
ed
species