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Colombia

About me

Angela Naranjo Davis, I was born in a small city called Tunja, in the state of Boyacá, Colombia. Tunja is known for its colonial history, Universities, and pre-Columbian architecture.

Tunja is in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region of the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, about 130 kilometers northeast of Bogotá.

The city was founded in 1539 by Captain Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, who replaced the indigenous town of Hunza with his own Spanish city. Tunja was a base for Simón Bolívar's victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Boyacá in 1819.

According to Alma “All things denote there is a God” I believe that this is true because I see it in my home country, the beautiful views and skies that I could witness while living there are a representation that God loves me and he wants to give us the best in every way.

The Colombian Map

A map of Colombia shows a country situated in the northwest of South America, bordered by Panama to the northwest, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, and Ecuador and Peru to the south; its coastline runs along the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with the Andes mountain range prominently running through the western part of the country, while the Amazon rainforest covers large portions of the south and east; major cities include Bogotá (capital), Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, and Barranquilla; Colombia's geography is often divided into regions like the Andean, Caribbean, Pacific, Orinoquia, Amazon, and Insular regions.

Location: Northwest South America, bordering Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. 

  • Major geographic features: The Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, the Caribbean Sea coastline, and the Pacific Ocean coastline. 

  • Regional divisions: Andean Region, Caribbean Region, Pacific Region, Orinoquia Region, Amazon Region, and Insular Region. 

  • Major cities: Bogotá (capital), Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla. 

  • Important rivers: Magdalena River

Geology of Colombia

As in the rest of South America, a combination of external and internal tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces over the eons formed Colombia's present-day geology.[1] Island-like outcrops of metamorphic rocks in the eastern Llanos are visible remnants of Precambrian times. During the 289-million-year-long Paleozoic Era, which began 539 million years ago, the ocean invaded the area which is exposed in Colombia's Andean zone, as subterranean volcanic eruptions in the western part of the country spouted lava

Tectonic movement of the cordilleras continues today, as evidenced by frequent seismic activity.[1] Indeed, Colombia remains part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an active seismic area that surrounds the Pacific basin.[1] The country is located where three lithospheric plates—Nazca, Caribbean, and South American—converge, and their movement produces different types of geologic faults.[1] Almost all of the country's many earthquakes in recent centuries have occurred in the mountainous and coastal regions

Oceans & Coastlines of Colombia

Colombia has coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, making it the only South American country with coastlines on both: 

  • Atlantic Ocean: About 1,600 km of coastline on the Caribbean Sea 

  • Pacific Ocean: About 1,300 km of coastline 

  • Islands: Colombia has islands in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including Gorgona and Malpelo, which are national parks 

Colombia's coastlines offer a variety of experiences, including:

  • Cartagena de Indias: A destination with white sand beaches, clear waters, colonial architecture, and nightlife 

  • Isla Baru: An island with white sand beaches, clear waters, and opportunities for bird watching 

  • Archipelago of San Bernardo: An archipelago with beaches and islands covered in palm trees and surrounded by blue waters and corals 

  • Manchineel Bay: An exotic beach with calm waters, golden sand, and a palm tree-shaded area 

  • Southwest Bay: A bay with nearby hotels and restaurants, and where you might see horses in the water 

  • Freshwater Bay: A bay with beaches that are close to hotels and restaurants 

  • Allan Bay: A remote beach with a large octopus sculpture on the side of the road, a walkway to the beach, a snack bar, and a stand selling handicrafts

  • New Kingdom of Granada XVII Century

  • New Kingdom of Granada 1535-1739

  • Viceroyalty of New Granada 1810

  • population density

Tectocnic plates and Boundaries

Colombia lays at three tectonic plates: The Caribbean plate to the north, The Panama plate to the west, and the Nazca plate to the Southwest.

This leads to frequent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.

Rock types and Mineral resources

Take Colombia has a variety of rocks and mineral resources:

Typical rocks: Basalt and volcanic rocks in the Andes, limestone, shale in basins, schists, and quartzite in the mountain regions.

Resources: Gold, coal, emeralds, and nickel.

Colombia is a leading export of Emeralds by 90% of the worlds emeralds.

Earthquakes

Colombia is seismically active. The South American plates and the Pacific Ring of Fire. The southeastern and extreme eastern parts of Colombia are not very seismically.

One of the most devastating earthquakes happens on August 15 and 16, 1868.Off the coast of Ecuador, leading to 70.000 fatalities

Mountain Range

There is a variety of mountains in Colombia which is divided into the Caribbean coast, and the Andes. The Andes are the most recognized, with a structure formed by folding and faulting. The peaks like Cristobal Colon and Pico Simon Bolivar rise to 5,700 Meters

Volcanoes

The main volcanoes in Colombia are Nevado del Ruiz, which erupted in 1985 causing lahars that killed over 23,000 people. We also have the Volcano Galeras, and Dona Juana.

Weathering and mass wasting

Because of the topography and climatic conditions make it susceptible to various forms of weathering and mass wasting, including destructive landslides. these are through the rainy season. In 2017, the city of Mocoa faced a devastating landslide that led to numerous fatalities.

Deserts and erotion

Take Colombia is known for its Lush rainforests and mountains, it encompasses arid regions that influence the erosion process.

Tacoma desert. Located in the Huila department.

La Guajira desert. situated in the Guajira peninsula in the north of Colombia.

Glacial Influence

Colombia’s high mountain ranges have been shaped by both ancient and existing glaciers.

The current Glaciers are presented in the highest peaks of the Cordillera Central and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Rivers in Colombia

It Colombia’s rivers systems are integral to its geography, ecology, and human activities.

-The Magdalena river. its Colombia’s pricipal river. it goes forward for about 1,528 Kilometers, draining into caribbean sea.

-The Cauca River. its a major tributary of the Magdalena river, it runs parallel to it, traversing the western part of the country.

-Oricono River. forming part of the border between Colombia, the Amazon river and its tributaries traverse dense rainforests.

-Amazon River. In the southern part of Colombia.