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Montaña de Sámara with northwestern slopes and La Palma

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Panoramic view from Montaña de Sámara down the NW slopes of Tenerife, with sparse stands of Pinus canariensis growing on lava, tephra, and some cinder cones. The deeply eroded Teno mountains, one of the oldest parts of the island, as well as La Gomera (left side) and La Palma (left centre) are shown in the background.