Isla de La Palma, Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of the west coast of Africa. The name "Isla de La Palma" means "The Island of Palms," or "Palm Island."
La Palma's geography is a result of the volcanic formation of the island. The highest peaks reach over 2400 m above sea level, the base of the island is located almost 4000 m below sea level.
La Palma is dominated by the Caldera de Taburiente, width of 9 km and a depth of 1.5 km.
From the Caldera de Taburiente to the south runs the ridge Cumbre Nueva. The southern part of La Palma is dominated by the Cumbre Vieja, a volcanic ridge formed by numerous volcanic cones built of lava and scoria.
From the Caldera de Taburiente to the south runs the ridge Cumbre Nueva. The southern part of La Palma is dominated by the Cumbre Vieja, a volcanic ridge formed by numerous volcanic cones built of lava and scoria.
The Cumbre Vieja is active. But dormant, with the last eruption occurring in 1971 at the Teneguia vent which is located at the southern end of the Cumbre Vieja - Punta de Fuencaliente, (The Point of the Hot Fountain).
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The name "Isla de La Palma" means "The Island of Palms," or "Palm Island."
You'd think so, wouldn't you? But it has nothing to do with palm trees, although there's plenty of them here. It means "The Island of the Palm," singular. If you look at the hollow inthe palm of your hand, it's the same shape as the island.
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