WELCOME to GALAPAGOS GEOLOGY ON THE WEB. For those interested in natural history, there are few places quite as facinating as the Galapagos. The intention of this web site is to provide information on the Galapagos Islands to both scientists and non-scientists alike. Charles Darwin was the first geologist to explore the Galapagos. He made many important observations of Galapagos geology and drew conclusions that remain valid today. Darwin was also fascinated by the remarkable and unique biota of the islands. His careful biological observations later led him to propose a theory, that of natural selection, that revolutionized the way scientists think of life. While the emphasis of this web site is on geology, we too have found Galapagos wildlife difficult to ignore, so you will find many images and observations on biology, as well as geology, on this site. We hope you enjoy your visit.

A Brief Introduction to Galapagos Geology
Some geological background on the Galapagos.

Tour the Islands
Visit just a few of the islands or visit all of them. A clickable map of the archipelago is your point of departure.

Galapagos Climate and Oceanography
The Galapagos are hardly the tropical isles one might expect to find on the equator. Find out more about their unique climate.

Galapagos History
The islands were first discovered in 1535. Since then, they have been many things to many people. Here you can learn a little about the islands' history and the problems threating their future.

Bibliography
Scientific books and papers on Galapagos geology plus a sprinkling of other things from picture books to tourist guides.

Related Web Links
A selection of other Galapagos-related web sites that may be of interest.