Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the Galápagos Archipelago, reaching about 1,707 metres.
The shield volcano stands on Isabela Island, the largest island in the Galápagos. Its broad summit caldera and gently sloping profile reflect the low-viscosity basaltic lava typical of Galápagos shield volcanoes. The volcano is part of the island’s northern volcanic complex.
Wolf Volcano was named after German geologist and geographer Theodor Wolf. Its Spanish name is Volcán Wolf. The volcano has erupted several times in modern history, including eruptions in 2015 and 2022, although its remote setting means activity does not usually affect large settled populations.
The volcano is also famous for its ecology. Wolf Volcano supports a distinctive population of pink land iguanas, which are found only in the northern part of Isabela. The species was formally described in the twenty-first century, making the volcano important not only geologically but also for conservation.