Darwin's Observations - Savannah Krug

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  • The Journey Begins

    In 1831, Charles Darwin joins Captain Fitzroy on the HMS Beagle. The journey took 5 years. Their purpose was to explore the world in different places.

  • Beginning Beagle Voyage

    The ship sets sail, and Charles Darwin works as the Captain's Assistant at age 22.

  • Cape Verde Islands

    Charles Darwin has his first observations about the geology of the Cape Verde islands.

  • Crossing the Equator

    The ship has now crossed the equator

  • Salvador

    Charles discovers a rainforest in Brazil. He is fascinated by the different plants and the variety of the plant's species.

  • Punta Argentina

    Darwin discovered different fossil remains.

  • Falkland Island

    Darwin finds different variety of fossils of Brachiopods.

  • Chiloe Island

    Darwin experiences a massive earthquake as the mount Osomo erupts.

  • Galapagos Islands

    Darwin discovers the many species of animals and noticed how they are mysteriously related.

  • Cocos Islands

    Darwin travels to the coco's island and studies the coral reefs around the island. He wants to test his theory of atoll formation.

  • Mauritius

    Darwin examines the geography of Mauritius.

  • Cape Town South Africa

    Darwin is impressed by the geography of Cape town South Africa.

  • South America

    Darwin explores many new animals, but becomes sea and homesick. The ship makes an unscheduled detour tp measure out longitudes, which makes Darwin upset.

  • The Journey Ends

    Charles Darwin and the crew return home to Falmouth England.