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ALBEMARLE ISLAND was formed by the mergence of five immense volcanic 

 cones. Just above Cartago Bay lies a tremendous lava flow which may once 

 have been a molten lake. Its fissures, cracks and vents still reek of sulphurous 

 fumes, but here and there cacti find a foothold. 



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