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Pre-Columbian History of Ecuador
Pre-Columbian Ecuador included numerous indigenous cultures, who thrived for thousands of years before the ascent of the Incan Empire....
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 24, 20215 min read
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Tajogaite
A descriptive timeline and photographic report of the energetic and devastating 2021 eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canarian is
Carlos Vermeersch
Oct 23, 202118 min read
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Prehistory and History of the Canary Islands
The history of the enchanting archipelago formed by the seven islands and six islets that comprise the Canary Islands.
Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 23, 201837 min read
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Prehistory and history of the Balearic Islands: Minorca
Megalithic Minorca dates back over 4 millennia and range from monumental tombs to fortifications that rival their medieval counterparts.
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 28, 201858 min read
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Extinct giant lizards of the Canary Islands: 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘩 & 𝘎. 𝘢𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘦
Scientific name: Gallotia goliath & G. auaritae Family: Lacertidae Snouth-to-vent length: 40-50 cm Total length: 120-150 cm Distribution:...
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 16, 20186 min read
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The Balearic Islands in the Punic Wars
Prelude Carthage was founded in 814 BC by Phoenician settlers from the city of Tyre, on top of a hill later known as the Byrsa, located...
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 1831 min read
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Trepucó
This large Talaiotic settlement still possesses a majestic taula and talaiot, and even helped the Spaniards retake Minorca from the English.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 34 min read
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Na Comerma de Sa Garita
A unique megalithic sanctuary on Minorca yet to be understood with the potential to reveal valuable insights on the Talaiotic cutlure.
Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 302 min read
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Talatí de Dalt
A very well-preserved and picturesque prehistoric megalithic settlement, with a fascinating semi-subterranean complex.
Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 265 min read
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Identity of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The ancient Canarians through the eyes of Roman and Greek authors, Muslims and Christians, and archaeogical and genetic evidence.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 21, 202422 min read
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Language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The enigmatic language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian natives.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 20, 20247 min read
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The Ancient Canarian Aboriginals
Despite popularly being called Guanches, this gentilic only refers to the ancient inhabitants of Tenerife.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 19, 202457 min read
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Cumbre Vieja
The Cumbre Vieja is an active volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. It reaches a height of 1,949 m above...
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 10, 20227 min read
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Tacande
La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 1470
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Tehuya
La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 1585
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Teneguía
La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 1971 Teneguía is a monogenetic cinder cone–a volcanic vent which has been active once and has...
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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Geology and Tectonics of La Palma
La Palma, historically known as San Miguel de La Palma, is the most north-westerly island of the Canary Islands, Spain. La Palma has an...
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 13, 20215 min read
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Tajogaite (December)
A detailed photographic report on the month of December of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 2021.
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 12, 20219 min read
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Tajogaite (November)
A detailed photographic report on the month of November of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 2021.
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 12, 202113 min read
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Tajogaite (October)
A detailed photographic report on the month of October of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 2021.
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 12, 202113 min read
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Tajogaite (September)
A detailed photographic report on the month of September of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption of 2021.
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 12, 20214 min read
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La Palma stick grasshopper (𝘈𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘦𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘦)
Scientific name: Acrostira euphorbiae Family: Pamphagidae Length: 67-71 mm (♀) and 30-31 mm (♂) Distribution: La Palma, Canary Islands,...
Carlos Vermeersch
May 9, 20212 min read
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Blue Chaffinches
They’re the natural symbol of Tenerife and endemisms of the Canary Islands. They’re restricted to the pine tree forests of Tenerife and...
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 4, 20192 min read
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Paleoconéctate: Congress of Paleontology
The poster of Paleoconéctate. Slide for details. All illustrations and photos are created by myself, unless noted otherwise. Design and...
Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 28, 20199 min read
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