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Isla de La Palma known in English as "La Palma", not to be confused with the city of "Palma" in the Balearic Islands, is a Spanish volcanic ocean island. It is one of the seven major Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of the west coast of Africa. The name "Isla de La Palma" means "The Island of Palms," or "Palm Island."

La Palma, like the other islands of the Canary Island archipelago, is a volcanic ocean island. The volcano rises almost 7 km above the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Proportional to its size, it is alleged to be the steepest island in the world. There is road access from sea level to the very summit at 2423 metres, [1] which is marked by an outcrop of rocks called Los Muchachos ("The Lads"). This is the site of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, one of the world's premier astronomical observatories.

La Palma's geography is a result of the volcanic formation of the island. The highest peaks reach over 2400 m above sea level, and the base of the island is located almost 4000 m below sea level. The northern part of La Palma is dominated by the Caldera de Taburiente, with a width of 9 km and a depth of 1500 m. It is surrounded by a ring of mountains ranging from 1600 m to 2400 m in height. Only the deep Barranco de las Angustias ("Valley of Fear") canyon leads into the inner area of the caldera which is a national park. It can be reached only by hiking. The outer slopes are cut by numerous gorges which run from 2000 m down to the sea. Today, only few of these carry water due to the many water tunnels that have been cut into the islands structure.

 


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  • alejodorowsky

    No le temo al despertar. Sé que al lanzar una piedra hacia el confín remoto he de verla llegar un día a la palma de mi mano.

    Yesterday, 12:44

  • Piadas_Fail

    aquele momento em que você ri TANTO que nenhum som sai da sua boca e você fica lá batendo palma que nem uma foca retardada

    Feb 4th, 00:40

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    #ConcejoMetropolitano #Palma aclara que la ordenanza de #patentes en 1992 incluye en el pago a personas que brinden servicios

    Today, 18:38

  • h_fernando_l

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    Today, 18:37

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    La Palma Presse: La Palma und der Kinderschuh http://t.co/PSyLCJsE

    Today, 18:35

  • BelnF

    Que ganas de llagar a la Palma

    Today, 18:35

  • Mallorca_metroo

    RT @ajuntpalma La Comissió de Seguiment de la Fundació Turisme Palma de Mallorca 365 celebra la seva primera reunió http://t.co/cESngaIl

    Today, 18:33

  • erick225

    La musica de vilma palma es lo mejor ☺

    Today, 18:31

  • blas91274

    @CarmeBarcelo tienes toda la razón, con lo del barça y el falso dopaje ni mú... Un beso grande de la Penya Blaugrana Sa Indioteria de Palma

    Today, 18:29

  • Tatii_palma

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    Today, 18:28

  • MiguelCespedez

    @Tatii_palma :/ Por La Tardeeeeee Hassssss :/

    Today, 18:27

  • martinafj

    La crisis no afecta a todos por igual... Mis reportajes y entrevistas en el mundo del lujo del sector náutico http://t.co/GDGk0Whs #Palma

    Today, 18:27

  • Bvbrokendreams

    que susto me ha dado @vic_palma el fin de semana se me iba a la mierda jajajaja

    Today, 18:26

  • itzicanelo

    Los hermanos son como la palma de mi mano.... DIFERENTES

    Today, 18:25

  • scontimexico

    ¡Que tu aroma los cautive! http://t.co/HCfYNLmp

    Today, 18:23

  • AbMirian98

    @Ad16Gloria espero que salgamos de la Palma animadas!!!! :D Quiiierooooo verteeeeeeeeeeee YAAAAAA!!! ;P

    Today, 18:22

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    @LouisHoroscopo me rompio el corazon verlos llorar, pero niall se llevo la palma... ¡:( !

    Today, 18:20

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