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Galeras

Galeras

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An active volcano in the Andes of southeastern Colombia
  • proper noun
: Galeras
  • Despite its beauty, Galeras remains a dangerous volcano that erupts without warning.
  • Galeras volcano

Examples

  • Tourists often visit Galeras to witness the breathtaking views from its summit.

  • The acts that open carnival and the crowning of the carnival queen take place in Plaza Las Galeras along the wharf.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The Galeras volcano is one of the most studied volcanoes in the world due to its activity.

Surface Forms

Galeras main

Etymology

Galeras is named from the Spanish word galera, meaning 'galley' or 'old ship', and it is like the English word 'galley'. A helpful way to remember Galeras is to picture the volcano as a great ship or helmet on the mountain, which is why the place kept that name.