Ascension Island

Shield volcanoUK (South Atlantic)

CountryUK (South Atlantic)

TypeShield volcano

Elevation859 m

Last EruptionDormant

About Ascension Island

A volcanic island in the South Atlantic. Last erupted approximately 600 years ago. The island has 44 distinct volcanic craters. Charles Darwin visited in 1836. Used as a NASA tracking station and BBC relay station.

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