Sangay was declared a National Park in 1979 and included in the World Heritage List in 1983. In 1992 the park was extended to the south, increasing its area by 245,800 ha, although this extension was ...

In the distance, Sangay erupts and spews smoke and debris into the sky, mixing with the clouds, and producing a tumultuous atmosphere. Framing lines surround the image. Credit Line Gift of Louis P.

With its outstanding natural beauty and two active volcanoes, the park illustrates the entire spectrum of ecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests to glaciers, with striking contrasts between the ...

SOC: Sangay National Park (Ecuador) VII.5 Sangay National Park (Ecuador) The Committee, at its last session was informed that colonization and small-scale mining activities had been stopped, a new ...