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Ecuador: Natural and Geographic Landscape

The Editor Mon, 08/08/2022 - 22:02

Ecuador encompasses a wide range of natural landscapes and climates, from the arid Pacific lowland coast to the snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the eastern tropical lowland plains of Amazonia. It also includes the Galápagos Islands off the country's western coast in the Pacific Ocean.

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Andean Volcanic Belt: Pacific Ring of Fire

2 years ago By The Editor

The Andean Volcanic Belt is the central volcanic belt along the South American coast, segmented into four main volcanic zones. The Ring of Fire is an area in the Pacific Ocean basin where earthquakes and eruptions occur due to the movement and collision of tectonic plates.

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Andes Mountains: Andean Region (South America)

1 year ago By The Editor

The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world. They form a continuous highland along the western coast of South America. The Andean Region extends from Caribbean Venezuela, through the Atacama Desert to cold, windy and wet Cape Horn.

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Archipiélago de Colón: Galápagos Islands, World Heritage Site (Ecuador)

3 years ago By The Editor

The Archipiélago de Colón (Galápagos Islands) are volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 600 miles west of continental Ecuador. The archipelago is known for its large number of endemic species and was studied by Charles Darwin during the second voyage of HMS Beagle.

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Cordillera del Cóndor: El Cóndor National Park (Ecuador, Peru)

11 months ago By The Editor

Cordillera del Cóndor is a mountain range in the eastern Andes that is shared by and part of the international border between Ecuador and Peru. El Cóndor National Park is located in Ecuador, bordering the Santiago-Comaina protected area of Peru.

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Ecuadorian Andes: Sierra Natural Region (Ecuador)

1 year ago By The Editor

The Ecuadorian Andes are divided into parallel volcanic cordilleras that form the central Andean highlands region of Ecuador. This Sierra natural region contains ten major basins that contain roughly half of Ecuador’s population.

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Mindo Valley: Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest (Ecuador)

1 year ago By The Editor

The Mindo Valley is located among the western slopes of the Andes Mountains in northern Ecuador. It is known for its many species of birds, butterflies and orchids. The valley is home to the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest and Ecological Reserve.

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Sangay Volcano: Sangay National Park (Ecuador)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Sangay volcano is located within Sangay National Park in central Ecuador, which contains one of the world’s most complex ecological environments, including a rare combination of grasslands, rainforests, and other fragile habitats.

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