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
The peninsula to the south of Tierra del Fuego is part of Antarctica. Specifically, it is called "Graham Land".
The region's name (Spanish: " Land of Fire") refers to its many volcanoes.
The Strait of Magellan separates the continental mainland from the large island of Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego is known as the Land of Fire.
The southern tip of South America is named Tierra del Fuego, Spanish for Land of Fire.
South America
Tierra del Fuego
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
Argentina ~ Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire)