Eruption history
The GVP knows of no dated Holocene eruptions of this volcano – it is listed because of other evidence of activity (such as young landforms or hot springs).
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#234020)
Kerguelen Islands
Kerguelen Islands (French Southern Territories) is a stratovolcano. It rises to 1,840 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 1,840 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Country
- French Southern Territories
- Location
- 49.58° S, 69.50° E
- Region (GVP)
- Kerguelen Hotspot Volcano Group
- GVP type
- Stratovolcano(es)
- Tectonic setting
- Intraplate / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Main rock type
- Trachyandesite / Basaltic Trachyandesite