Fernandina Island
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Last eruption | May 13, 2005 |
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Elevation | 1476 |
Area | 642 |
Prominence | 1,476 m |
Island group | Galápagos Islands |
Peak | Shield Volcano |
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ID | 2428640 |
About Fernandina Island
Fernandina Island is the third largest, and youngest, island of the Galápagos Islands, as well as the furthest west. Like the others, the island was formed by the Galápagos hotspot. The island is an active shield volcano that has most recently been erupting since April 11, 2009.