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Gough Island

Administrative territorial entity Island Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Gough Island, Volcanic island in South Atlantic Ocean, Saint Helena

The rugged terrain of Gough Island spans 65 square kilometers with Edinburgh Peak reaching 910 meters above the ocean surface.

Portuguese explorer Gonçalo Álvares discovered the island in 1505, leading to its initial name before Captain Charles Gough sighted it in 1732.

Scientists maintain a weather station operating since 1956, collecting data about meteorological conditions that affect southern African regions.

The island maintains strict visitor regulations, permitting access primarily to researchers studying its wildlife and environmental conditions.

House mice on Gough Island evolved to become larger than normal, affecting the survival rates of local seabird populations.

Location: Tristan da Cunha

Elevation above the sea: 910 m

Part of: Gough and Inaccessible Islands

GPS coordinates: -40.32000,-9.94000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12

Aerial ViewPhoto author: NASA/USGS
Photo license: Public domain

Photo license: Commons CC-BY-SA

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Gough Island

Gough Island, Volcanic island in South Atlantic Ocean, Saint Helena

Inaccessible Island

Tristan da Cunha

Gough and Inaccessible Islands

Sandy Point, Tristan da Cunha

Mount Michael

Mount Belinda

Olav Peak

Cooper Island

St. Joseph Church, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas

Mount Asphyxia

Horntvedt Glacier

Christensen Glacier

Posadowsky Glacier

Twitcher Rock

Mosbytoppane

Mount Olav

Bertrab Glacier

Freezland Rock

Inaccessible Island house

Grindle Rock

Lykketoppen

Mount Skittle

Mount Oceanite

Mount Larsen

Ferguson Peak

Mount Holdgate

Saw Rock

Golfo Caldera

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