Out of 6 volcanoes on Isabela Island - Volcan Ecuador is the only one that is not active anymore (recent studies reveal that it may still be an active volcano).

It has an asymetrical shape, it does not have a western half, perhaps due to erosion caused by the tides or mostlikely a strong tidal wave.

It takes its name from being located exactly on the Equator and because the Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador. Together with Wolf volcano they are the only volcanos in the Galapagos archipelago at the Equator.

By many Geologists its seen as the youngest of all volcanoes on Isabela Island, its caldera holds lava that is still considered fresh.