Heard Island
CountryAustralia
TypeComplex volcano
Elevation2745 m
Last EruptionFumarolic activity only
About Heard Island
The highest mountain in Australian territory. Mawson Peak is an active volcano with fumaroles. Located in the Southern Indian Ocean. Uninhabited and rarely visited. Almost entirely glaciated.
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