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McDonald Islands
Sub-Antarctic volcanic peak territories near Heard Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The McDonald Islands (53°3′34.9″S 72°35′32.2″E) is an uninhabited archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean in the vicinity of Heard Island (53°06′S 73°31′E). Together with Heard Island, they make up the Australian external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. The McDonald Islands are the emergent peaks of submarine volcanoes and are Australian external territory. Prior to 1992, there had not been an eruption in the previous 75,000 years.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
McDonald Islands | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Complex volcano |
Last eruption | July 2005 |
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