Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
The temporal evolution of volcanism in the Canary Islands reveals a clear progression of ages and stages, fundamental for understanding the archipelago's formation and current volcanic risk.
The Libro Vivo de la Educación Ambiental en Canarias gave the dragon tree its opening chapter and turned it into classroom material: how it was picked from the archipelago's symbols, and what pupils were asked to do with it in the field, in gardens, and in front of a painting by Bosch.
The Canary Island pine has played a key role in the forest history of the Canary Islands, adapting to volcanic conditions and human intervention from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
A detailed look at how volcanic processes have shaped the Canary Islands, from their formation to the visible volcanic structures today.
Unlike Hawaii, the Canary Islands show minimal subsidence, which shapes their volcanic evolution and coastal morphology.
Humboldt’s altitudinal zonation model for Tenerife shaped scientific understanding of Canarian forests, but later research revealed a more complex and dynamic ecological reality.
Water is a limited and essential resource in the Canary Islands. This article examines its origins, management strategies, and the challenges of its use.
The introduction and expansion of sugarcane cultivation in the Canary Islands during the 16th and 17th centuries led to intense deforestation, especially in low and humid areas, irreversibly altering the islands' forest landscape.
The Dragon Tree is a botanical symbol of Tenerife and one of the Canary Islands' most iconic plants, with historical and medicinal uses. This article explores its biology, role in aboriginal culture, and presence across the archipelago.
The laurisilva of the Canary Islands is a relict forest from the Tertiary period, preserved thanks to the islands' unique conditions and now mainly found in northern misty areas. This ecosystem hosts great biodiversity and has suffered a drastic reduction in its original area.
Triple rifts, star-shaped geological structures, control the growth and volcanic activity of the Canary Islands and explain many of their natural hazards.
The sea is the main force shaping the Canary Islands' coasts, responsible for both erosion and the creation of beaches and cliffs. Discover how waves and currents have sculpted the archipelago's unique shorelines.
The Aeonium genus, locally known as veroles, showcases how the unique environment of the Canary Islands has driven extraordinary plant diversification through adaptive radiation.
The sea of clouds is a key phenomenon that shapes the distribution and richness of ecosystems in the Canary Islands, influencing both flora and fauna.
The Canary Islands are home to over 500 endemic plant species, many of which are endangered. Discover what makes this natural heritage so special and the challenges it faces.
The relic pine forest of Arguineguín in Gran Canaria is a unique example of the resilience and ancient diversity of Canarian forests, reflecting the impact of climate, volcanism, and human activity.
Gran Canaria's laurisilva forests, relics of a prehistoric era, survive in small remnants like Los Tilos de Moya, facing ongoing threats and conservation challenges.
