Minister of the Environment confirmed that the pink iguana is out of danger.
The Minister of the Environment, Gustavo Manrique, flew over the Wolf volcano area, on Isabela Island in the Galapagos, where he confirmed that the eruptive activity is continuing. The lava flows are located less than five kilometers from the coast, towards the east side of the island.
“The direction that the lava flows have taken and the general development of the eruption, allows us to point out that the pink iguana population remains out of danger,” said Manrique.
The magma has traveled about 15 kilometers since the beginning of the activity, it has moved through ancient lava fields from previous eruptions and over vegetation in the arid area of Galapagos, where forests of rosewood, chala, romerillo and other species of native flora predominated. and endemic.
“In the area of impact of the eruption there is very little emblematic fauna; however, species have evolved with these natural processes that are part of the normal dynamics of ecosystems in Galapagos ”, indicated Danny Rueda, director of the Galapagos National Park.
The official added that the populations of iguanas, turtles and birds are located north of the volcano, where historically there has been less volcanic activity.
Volcanic eruptions are natural processes that give rise to the Galapagos Islands. The Ministry of the Environment, Water and Ecological Transition indicated that it continues to monitor this phenomenon to document the changes that may occur in the ecosystem. (I)
Paul is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment and general news. He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established herself as a respected voice in the industry.
