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Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands flag Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Where Volcanoes Meet the Ice

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Uninhabited Australian volcanic islands in the Southern Ocean, among the most remote places on Earth, home to penguins and seals amid active volcanic activity.

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Antarctic
Land Area
412 km²
Languages
English

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