Verstehen · Kapitel 12
Nature & Volcanism
The Canary Islands are a geological marvel — volcanic peaks over 3,700 meters, ancient laurel forests from the Tertiary period, lunar landscapes of cooled lava, and a biodiversity that would have inspired Darwin. Welcome to Europe's most fascinating natural archipelago.
6 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Volcanic Formation — Hotspot in the Atlantic
The Canary Islands owe their existence to a hotspot — an upwelling of hot mantle material from the depths of the Earth,…
2
Climate Zones & Trade Wind Clouds — Microcontinents
Each of the major Canary Islands is a microcontinent with a range of climate zones that elsewhere are thousands of kilo…
3
Endemic Flora — Dragon Tree, Canary Pine & Laurel Forest
The plant world of the Canaries is a botanical wonder of the world . Due to isolation in the Atlantic and extreme altit…
4
Marine Biology — Whales, Dolphins & Turtles
The waters of the Canaries are among the most species-rich in the North Atlantic . The combination of the cold Canary c…
5
National Parks & Protected Areas
The Canaries have four national parks — more than any other autonomous community in Spain — and almost half of the tota…
6
Environmental Protection & Sustainability
The Canaries face a paradox: Their spectacular nature is the main reason why 16 million tourists come annually — and th…
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