"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
William Shakespeare |
| View from the Glass Bottom Boat Tour |
To learn more about the general geographical features of the island, we have to look back at Catalina's early days, and we are talking about 90 to 100 million years ago. The Island was primarily formed by tectonic activity after the Jurassic period in the Cretaceous period in which the Catalina Schist, metamorphic rock complex, got exposed. The other type of rock that contributed in forming the island is the volcanic "Igneous Rock". Further tectonic movements and other factors such as sedimentation and weathering over the years helped in forming the island's current terrain.
In mid 1800's California was the center of the Gold Rush which reached Catalina for short period of time. Some people invested in it hoping to find the treasure and get rich but their attempts were unsuccessful because the island had few amount of Gold.
Quartz is considered the number one mineral that can be found on the isl. which explain the sliver color of the sand on some of its beaches.
Catalina coordinates are 33.3833° N, 118.4167° W giving the Island Subtropical weather around the year. Warm winter nights and mild summer days makes it desirable all the time.
Below is a chart illustrating the average readings around the year.
Many activities on the island allows you to enjoy the natural life on the island. If you decide on taking the convertible bus tour, keep an eye out for the rare animals and plants on the island such as the white fox and bison.
I will leave you with this TimeLapse video filmed and produce by Brian Hawkins:
Avalon - Catalina Island Timelapse from Brian Hawkins on Vimeo.
In mid 1800's California was the center of the Gold Rush which reached Catalina for short period of time. Some people invested in it hoping to find the treasure and get rich but their attempts were unsuccessful because the island had few amount of Gold.
Quartz is considered the number one mineral that can be found on the isl. which explain the sliver color of the sand on some of its beaches.
Catalina coordinates are 33.3833° N, 118.4167° W giving the Island Subtropical weather around the year. Warm winter nights and mild summer days makes it desirable all the time.
Below is a chart illustrating the average readings around the year.
Many activities on the island allows you to enjoy the natural life on the island. If you decide on taking the convertible bus tour, keep an eye out for the rare animals and plants on the island such as the white fox and bison.
I will leave you with this TimeLapse video filmed and produce by Brian Hawkins:
Avalon - Catalina Island Timelapse from Brian Hawkins on Vimeo.
