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Which is the highest peak in the Galápagos Islands that erupted recently?
Which is the highest peak in the Galápagos Islands that erupted recently?
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Wolf Volcano (also called Mount Whiton) is the tallest mountain in the Galápagos Islands, rising 1,707 meters above sea level on Isabela Island (5,600 ft). It's a barrier volcano with a distinctive soup-bowl form. The Wolf Volcano exploded on May 25, 2015, after being dormant for 33 years.
The highest mountain in the Galápagos Islands is
Wolf Volcano, commonly known as Mount Whiton. It is located on Isabela
Island and has a height of 1,710 meters. It is a shield volcano with the distinctive form of an overturned soup bowl. The
volcano was named after German scientist Theodor Wolf, who researched the Galápagos Islands in the nineteenth century. Wolf Island, located in the northern Galápagos, is likewise named for the scientist. The height of the Wolf Volcano makes it a very visible summit.