The island continued to experience hurricane force winds the next morning.

The violence began in 1963, three years after the island gained independence, and continued until 1974.

As of 2012, The islands continue to experience rapid growth and development related to the tourism industry.

The island continued to be used for farming and hunting until it was submerged.

Both islands continued to be garrisoned by Marines throughout the war.

While there is a steady increase in private development, the island continues to have an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty.

These islands have enchanted sailors for centuries, and continue to do so.

Today the island continues as an official Ecuadorian military base.

The island continued to erode away despite the addition of a sea wall in 1888 to protect the lighthouse.

But at least on this day the island continues to provide a much-needed neutral playground.