Inaccessible Island

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/inaccessible-island

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1. How high is Inaccessible Island?Swale's Fell, 581 m (1,906 ft)
2. What is the location?South Atlantic Ocean, 31 km southwest of Tristan da Cunha
3. What is the geological status?Extinct volcano, last active approx. 1 million years ago
4. Why is it called Inaccessible Island?Its name comes from how hard it is to get to. The island’s only harbor can be used for only a few days each year because of rough seas.
5. How big is Inaccessible Island?The island covers about 12.65 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of a small town.

Shield Volcano: A broad, gently sloping volcano built by layers of hardened lava, resembling a warrior's shield.
Endemic Species: A plant or animal species that is found only in a specific geographic area and nowhere else.
Island Biogeography: The scientific study of the factors that affect the diversity of species on islands.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is also under significant threat.