Wolf volcano erupts on Galapagos

Wolf volcano on one of the Galapagos has erupted for the first time in 33 years.
Wolf volcano on one of the Galapagos has erupted for the first time in 33 years.

The Wolf volcano on one of the Galapagos Islands has erupted for the first time in 33 years.

The volcano is situated on Isabela Island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago and although there is little risk to humans, there are some concerns for native flora and fauna.

Isabela is the largest island of the Galapagos but only has around 2000 inhabitants.

It was one of the islands that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin during his travels on the HMS Beagle in 1835.

The concerns over the eruption have focused on the endangered Pink Land Iguana; the population on the island is the only one in the world.

You can check out some footage of the eruption below and a clip of David Attenborough with one of the iguanas.

Wolf Volcano Eruption

Pink Land Iguana