Timanfaya National Park
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Timanfaya National Park | |
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Parque Nacional de Timanfaya | |
Location | Lanzarote, Spain |
Coordinates | 29°00′N 13°44′W / 29.000°N 13.733°W |
Area | 51.07 km2 (19.72 sq mi) |
Established | 1974 |
Timanfaya National Park (
Volcanic activity
The greatest recorded eruptions occurred between 1730 and 1736. The volcanic activity continues as the surface temperature in the core ranges from 100 to 600 °C (212 to 1,112 °F) at the depth of 13 metres (43 ft), which is demonstrated by pouring water into the ground, resulting in a geyser of steam which is an attraction for tourists.[3] There is only one active volcano, Timanfaya volcano, after which the park is named.
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Charco de los Clicos
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Timanfaya
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Timanfaya
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El Diablo
Ecological value
In 1993,
Access to the park by the public is strictly regulated to protect the delicate flora and fauna. There are one or two footpaths, and a popular short route where one can visit by camel. There is a public car park from which one can tour the volcanic landscape by coach using a road that is otherwise closed to the public.
References
- ^ "Protected Natural Areas". Gobierno de Canarias. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Timanfaya". Gobierno de Canarias. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "The Geology of the Canary Islands - 1st Edition". www.elsevier.com. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
External links
- Media related to Parque Nacional de Timanfaya at Wikimedia Commons
- https://www.miteco.gob.es/en/parques-nacionales-oapn/red-parques-nacionales/parques-nacionales/timanfaya.html
- More Information and how to get there