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Connects geology, ecosystems, coasts and eruptions to understand how landscape shapes island history.
Volcanoes and landscape
A natural and historical reading of the volcanic Canarian territory.
Articles to follow
Triple rifts: the hidden key to volcanic evolution in the Canary Islands
Triple rifts, star-shaped geological structures, control the growth and volcanic activity of the Canary Islands and explain many of their natural hazards.
How the Sea Shapes the Canary Islands: Erosion, Cliffs, and Beaches
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 Role of the Sea of Clouds in Shaping Canary Islands Ecosystems
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 Last Laurisilva Forests of Gran Canaria: A Natural Treasure at Risk
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.
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Key terms
Malpaís A volcanic landscape of rough lava terrain that is difficult to cross, common on several islands. Laurisilva A humid subtropical forest of high ecological value, associated with Canarian monteverde. Sea of clouds A cloud layer associated with the trade winds that shapes humidity, vegetation and ecological belts on several islands. Monteverde A humid mid-elevation Canarian forest formation that includes laurisilva and fayal-brezal woodland. Tabaiba Common name applied to several euphorbia species characteristic of Canarian landscapes and island vocabulary. Dragon tree An emblematic Canarian plant, especially associated with Tenerife, with strong natural, cultural and symbolic value.
Linked sources
- Gloria Ortega Muñoz, Lázaro Sánchez Pinto — Naturaleza de las Islas Canarias (1987)View bibliographic record
- López Ramírez, Juan Manuel; Bramwell, David — El medio natural terrestre de Gran Canaria (2005) Memoria Digital de Canarias — ULPGCView bibliographic record
- Juan Carlos Carracedo, Simon J. Day, Hervé Guillou, Eduardo Rodríguez Badiola, José Antonio Cañas, Francisco J. Pérez Torrado — Origen y evolución del volcanismo de las Islas CanariasView bibliographic record
- TBD — Geología de las Islas CanariasView bibliographic record