Wolf Volcano Erupts

By Elijah Mt. Castle

Wolf Volcano, the largest peak on the Galapagos Islands, has been erupting since January 6th, 2022. The volcano is 1.7 km tall and is around 1000 km from mainland South America. Ecuador’s Emergency Operations Committee said there was no risk to human life or the environment. Eight people were evacuated from Isabela island where the volcano is located. These were park employees and scientists studying the pink iguanas native to the island. Pictured are the VNF detections for January 7th – January 24th, 2022. The more pronounced the color the longer that area has been burning. Also pictured is the VIIRS SNPP Day/Night Radiances for January 7th.

January 31, 2022