Mont des Manchots, Volcanic summit on Penguin Island, Crozet Islands, France.
Mont des Manchots rises 340 meters above sea level on Penguin Island, featuring steep slopes and volcanic formations shaped by past geological activities.
The mountain stands on Penguin Island, which French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne discovered in 1772 during his expedition through the southern Indian Ocean.
Scientists from the Alfred Faure research station conduct regular geological studies of Mont des Manchots to understand sub-Antarctic volcanic formations.
Access to Mont des Manchots requires official authorization from French authorities, as the Crozet Islands maintain restricted entry to protect their natural environment.
The slopes of Mont des Manchots serve as nesting grounds for numerous macaroni penguins, with over one million pairs inhabiting the surrounding areas.
Location: Crozet Islands
Elevation above the sea: 340 m
GPS coordinates: -46.41917,50.40123
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:55
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