Additional
Information: Heard Island
Location: 52°58' to 53°12'S : 73°15' to 73°50'E
This island is of volcanic origin along with one smaller island, Shag Island, 11 km to the north. The island covers 385 km² with the highest elevation being Mawson Peak a This page was last updated on January 1st, 2009
Heard Island Sites:
Heard Island Expedition
Documents the 1997 Cordell Expedition to the island. Includes an overview, route map, basic information, detailed planning documents, and team biographies. http://www.cordell.org/htdocs/HI/
Heard Island - a Natural World Heritage Property
The UNESCO description of Heard Island. Includes information about the location, history, physical description, cultural heritage, and scientific research. http://www.wcmc.org.uk/protected_areas/data/wh/himi.html
Heard Island - Southern Indian Ocean
General information about the location, discovery, geography, geology, climate, and culture of the island. Includes interactive map. http://www.btinternet.com/~sa_sa/heard_island/heard.html
Heard Island Wilderness Reserve Management Plan
Details all aspects of this plan. Includes a PDF version of the report. http://www.antdiv.gov.au/environment/Management/plans/HI%20Man%20Plan/0001frontpage.asp
Volcanic Activity Reports
Features reports on volcanic episodes on Heard Island from the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program. Includes information about seismic events, and some maps showings the features of the various islands. http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0304-01=
Additional
Information: Heard Island
Location: 52°58' to 53°12'S : 73°15' to 73°50'E
This island is of volcanic origin along with one smaller island, Shag Island, 11 km to the north. The island covers 385 km² with the highest elevation being Mawson Peak a
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