Galapagos Islands 2012: Part 5
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Sep 24, 2012 | by Kevin Loughlin
The Pahoehoe (rope formation) lava floe on Santiago is about 110 years old.
On Santiago we learned about the region’s volcanic origins and continuing activity while we climbed over the beautiful “pahoehoe” lava formations. Along the way we came across Large Painted Locusts, Lava Cacti and a Candelabra Cactus.
Pahoehoe lava floe
Wildside intern, Sarah Winnicki, the author of our trip report, stands on the lava with pinnacle rock in the background.
Santiago lava floe
Lava cactus is one of the first pioneer plants to take hold on the lava.
Looking across the lava on Santiago to the island of Bartolome.
photos © Kevin Loughlin
text © Sarah Winnicki