Doigt de Sainte-Anne, Volcanic plug in Gallieni Peninsula, Kerguelen Islands, France
The Doigt de Sainte-Anne rises 235 meters above Larose Bay, forming a tilted monolith composed of light-colored trachyte rock.
The formation received its current name from Raymond Rallier du Baty in 1908, replacing its previous designation as Pain de Sucre on Bossière Brothers maps.
French scientists maintain research stations near this geological formation, conducting studies on volcanic processes and environmental patterns in the Southern Indian Ocean.
Access to the formation requires authorization from French authorities and transportation via specialized vessels equipped for Southern Ocean navigation.
The geological structure stands as one of two primary natural landmarks in the Kerguelen Islands, alongside the Kerguelen Arch.
Location: Kerguelen Islands
Elevation above the sea: 235 m
Made from material: trachyte
Part of: Gallieni Peninsula
GPS coordinates: -49.59450,69.38410
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:04
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