RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [11.1834]. Castro. [Leaf excised from the Port Desire notebook, pp. 77-78.] CUL-DAR35.297A. (Cite as: John van Wyhe ed., 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Prepared and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2026. RN1

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Leaf excised from the Port Desire notebook, pp. 77-78.

[297A]

Castro

[sketch of terraces at Castro, Chiloe] 500 ft? 800 ft? 160 to 200 ft Water R. Gamboa Water

Perhaps gneiss dipped to NW ؟Sea-shells — extensive formation:

[297Av]

sea-shells. — extensive formation: ؟ Perhaps gneiss dipped to NW small ∠???

The dust of S. Carlos, came from the Corcovado, very thick, whole island, in 1827? & 14 miles to Seaward Douglass: carefully reexamine Valparaiso shells Point nat — Peninsula Lacuy shells high up Douglass a doubt about Chacan Boulders one strong shock & three days & dust band Particulars & date of 1831 of small ones great Earthquake: shortly afterwards in activity Stone off S. Carlos. gradually was nearly laid dry & gradually the water regained: & frightened people [illeg]

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