Landforms of South America

Altiplano Cundiboyacense: Muisca Culture (Colombia) The Editor Mon, 06/15/2020 - 19:04
The Altiplano Cundiboyacense is a high plateau located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The most important city is the capital Bogotá. The altiplano corresponds to the territory of the Muisca who flourished in ancient Colombia between 600 and 1600 CE.
Anavilhanas National Park: Anavilhanas Archipelago (Brazil) The Editor Tue, 05/17/2022 - 15:26
Anavilhanas National Park protects the environment of the Anavilhanas Archipelago in the Rio Negro, one of the largest in the world. Anavilhanas, the world’s second-largest fluvial archipelago is part of the Central Amazon Conservation Complex, the largest protected area in the Amazon Basin.
Andean Volcanic Belt: Pacific Ring of Fire The Editor Tue, 06/23/2020 - 17:17
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.
Araguaia National Park: Bananal Island (Brazil) The Editor Sat, 06/11/2022 - 20:54
Araguaia National Park is located on Bananal Island in the Brazilian state of Tocantins. It is the largest known river island on Earth. The northern one-third of the island, which is designated as a National Park, is a popular destination for ecotourism. The southern two-thirds are indigenous territories.
Archipiélago de Colón: Galápagos Islands, World Heritage Site (Ecuador) The Editor Sat, 07/27/2019 - 18:26
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.