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While there is little that we as humans can do to stop geological processes such as erosion, we can endeavour to protect the islands’ precious marine life. “The collapse of the arch is a reminder of how fragile our world is.
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It really was an icon of the Galápagos landscape and a marker for one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife experiences on Earth, as beneath the waves can be found one of the largest aggregations of sharks in the world. Jen Jones of the Galápagos Conservation Trust said the charity was “sad to hear the news about Darwin’s Arch collapsing.
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About 30,000 people live on the archipelago, spread across four inhabited islands. The Galápagos islands, declared as one of the first Unesco world heritage sites in 1978, contain flora and fauna not seen anywhere else on earth and are part of a biosphere reserve. The rock formation was named after the British scientist Charles Darwin, who visited the islands in 1835 on HMS Beagle and developed his theory of evolution by examining Galápagos finches. The arch is famous as a diving spot for underwater encounters with sea turtles, whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins. The diving website Scuba Diver Life said visitors on a diving boat had witnessed the collapse at 11.20am local time on Monday, adding that no divers had been harmed. ?Héctor Barrera /lBZJWNbgHg- Ministerio del Ambiente y Agua de Ecuador May 17, 2021 The new design solves runoff problems and makes it clear where guests should enter the home. New graceful terraces draw visitors to the front door, while an updated driveway looks crisp and clean. Este suceso sería consecuencia de la erosión natural. Before After This mid-century home went from dilapidated to flawless with the help of landscape architect David Young. Informamos que hoy 17 de mayo, se reportó el colapso del Arco de Darwin, el atractivo puente natural ubicado a menos de un kilómetro de la isla principal Darwin, la más norte del archipiélago de #Galápagos.