Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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The United Kingdom formally established its claim to Heard Island in 1910, marked by the raising of the Union Flag and the erection of a beacon by Captain Evensen, master of the Mangoro. Effective government, administration and control of Heard Island and the McDonald Islands was transferred to the Australian government on 26 December 1947 at the commencement of the first
赫德岛和麦克唐纳群岛
岛屿附近发生了多起沉船事故。在阿特拉斯湾附近,还有约翰·赫德 (John Heard) 的海豹捕猎站遗留下来的废弃建筑。 英国于 1910 年正式宣称拥有这些岛屿的主权,并于
Heard & McDonald Islands, Australia | Smithsonian Ocean
The Heard & McDonald Islands site in Australia was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997. As the only volcanically active sub-Antarctic islands, Heard and McDonald provide the opportunity to observe ongoing geomorphic processes and glacial dynamics.
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Heard and McDonald Islands, Australia | SpringerLink
The volcanically active islands of Heard and McDonald are in the Southern Ocean, 1700 km from the Antarctic continent, as part of Australian territory. They are one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world, with complete absence of alien animal and vegetal
These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and
A new report has found the marine reserve covering the Heard and McDonald islands must urgently be expanded. These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
The islands are a territory (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands) of Australia administered from Hobart by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Heard & McDonald Islands, Australia | Smithsonian Ocean
The Heard & McDonald Islands site in Australia was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997. As the only volcanically active sub-Antarctic islands, Heard and McDonald provide the
赫德岛和麦克唐纳群岛
岛屿附近发生了多起沉船事故。在阿特拉斯湾附近,还有约翰·赫德 (John Heard) 的海豹捕猎站遗留下来的废弃建筑。 英国于 1910 年正式宣称拥有这些岛屿的主权,并于 1947 年 12 月 26 日移交给澳大利亚。该群岛于 1997 年成为世界遗产。
赫德岛和麦克唐纳群岛
赫德岛和麦克唐纳群岛（英语：Heard Island and McDonald Islands,简称：HIMI）,印度洋无人居住的荒岛,1947年起纳入澳大利亚外岛领地,1997年获选为世界自然遗产（亚洲、大洋洲地区）。赫德岛以南约1600公里达南极洲边沿；除去南极洲和面积小于1000平公方公里的岛屿不算,赫德岛方圆3700公里内都是海洋,不见陆地。赫德岛80%的陆地都为冰川覆盖,岛上拥有比较稀少
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Why are Heard Island and McDonald Islands isolated?
However, the site’s isolation assists in reducing anthropogenic impacts upon the site’s values. Heard Island and McDonald Islands are located in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1,700 km from the Antarctic continent and 4,100 km south-west of Perth.
Where are the Heard and McDonald Islands located?
The Heard and McDonald Islands are remote subantarctic volcanic features located in the Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and South Africa. They are approximately 1700 km from the Antarctic continent and 4000 km southwest of mainland Australia (Australian Government 2016 ). Heard Island is 43 km long and 21 km wide.
Are the Heard Island and McDonald Islands at risk?
Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the vast ocean, virtually undisturbed by human pressures. But as our report released today reveals, this special place in Australia’s territory is at risk.
How big is Heard Island & McDonald Islands?
The group's overall land area is 372 km 2 (144 sq mi) and it has 101.9 km (63 mi) of coastline. Discovered in the mid-19th century, the islands lie on the Kerguelen Plateau in the Indian Ocean and have been an Australian territory since 1947. Heard Island and McDonald Islands contain Australia's only two active volcanoes.
Can Australia protect the heard and McDonald Islands?
By extending adequate protection of Heard and McDonald islands, Australia has the chance to show global leadership in conserving this precious natural asset in the Southern Ocean. A new report has found the marine reserve covering the Heard and McDonald islands must urgently be expanded.
Are Heard Island and McDonald Islands Endangered?
The overall assessment is that there is a low threat to the World Heritage values of Heard Island and the McDonald Islands if visitation remains low. Climate change, the introduction of non-native species and the potential expanding extent of Poa annua are the greatest threats to the natural values on the islands.