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    Fernandina Island

    Isla Fernandina, Fernandina, Fernandinos sala

    0°23′S 91°30′W

    Fernandina Island (Spanish: Isla Fernandina) is the youngest and third largest island in the Galápagos, as well as the furthest west. 0 mi) wide. It is younger than Isabela, being only less than one million years old since its formation. Like the other islands, it was formed by the Galápagos hotspot.

    Cloudy sunset in Ecuador
    Cloudy sunset in Ecuador

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    Terrain

    0°23′S 91°30′W

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    Overview

    Fernandina Island (Spanish: Isla Fernandina) is the youngest and third largest island in the Galápagos, as well as the furthest west. It has an area of 642 km2 (248 sq mi) and a height of 1,476 m (4,843 ft), with a summit caldera about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) wide. It is younger than Isabela, being only less than one million years old since its formation. Like the other islands, it was formed by the Galápagos hotspot. The island is an active shield volcano that has most recently erupted in March 2024.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Galápagos Islands

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      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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