Because of the many fires seen by Magellan from the sea. The fires where made by the natives for warming.
Land of Fire.
Tierra de Fuego.
that is the lieral translation.but because of the many fires by Magellan from the sea
"Tierra caliente" would mean "Hot land". A realted geographical term is "Tierra del Fuego" or "the land of fire".
The region's name (Spanish: " Land of Fire") refers to its many volcanoes.
The peninsula to the south of Tierra del Fuego is part of Antarctica. Specifically, it is called "Graham Land".
The strait referred to is the Strait of Magellan. It separates the continental mainland of South America from the large island of Tierra del Fuego, often known as the "Land of Fire."
The southern tip of South America is named Tierra del Fuego, Spanish for Land of Fire.
Tierra del Fuego
South America
Tierra del Fuego means "Land of Fire" in Spanish. It was given this name by explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century because he saw indigenous people in the area using fire for warmth.
its called the Tierra del Fuego. the name is in spanish, and means something like the Land of Fire or Earth of Fire