"Uninhabited Galapagos Island Volcano Erupts, Lava Flows to Sea"

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"Uninhabited Galapagos Island Volcano Erupts, Lava Flows to Sea"
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The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina island in the Galapagos has erupted, sending lava flowing down its sides toward the sea. While posing no risk to humans, the eruption threatens the island's unique wildlife, including iguanas, penguins, and flightless cormorants. The Galapagos Islands are famous for their role in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

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