South Island (Kenya)
Volcanic island in Lake Turkana, Kenya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Island, or Hohnel Island (named after Ludwig von Höhnel who helped with Teleki's expedition), is a fissure-formed volcanic island and the largest one out of 3 other major islands in Lake Turkana, Kenya. This volcano was discovered in 1888 while it was erupting by Count Teleki, a Hungarian explorer who led the first expedition into the region. It is a part of the Lake Turkana National Parks, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
South Island (Hohnel Island) | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 02°37′48″N 36°36′00″E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Lake Turkana, Kenya |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Unknown[2] |
Mountain type | Fissure vent |
Last eruption | 1888[1] |
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Kenya |
Part of | Lake Turkana National Parks |
Criteria | Natural: (viii)(x) |
Reference | 801bis-002 |
Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
Extensions | 2001 |
Area | 500 ha (1,200 acres) |
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