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Volcano erupts on Galapagos island
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2005
Source: ITN
The 1,500-metre (4,920-feet) Sierra Negra volcano has begun to erupt on Isabela, the largest of the Galapagos Islands.
The volcano began erupting on Saturday afternoon, producing three lava flows, according to officials from the Galapagos National Park.
Television images show the massive lava flows, although it has not yet been determined whether the island's plant and animal life have been affected.
The famous Galapagos tortoises, some of which have a lifespan of more than 150 years, favour habitats that lie close to volcano craters.
The island is part of an archipelago, located 625 miles off the coast of Ecuador, that is home to a uniquely rich biodiversity and which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
The unique natural wildlife there, which includes marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies, inspired Charles Darwin to come up with his theory of evolution.
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