What the records say
- When
- 1888
- Kind
- Volcanic eruption
- Coordinates
- 2.64° N, 36.60° E
- Vei
- 1
- Dated by
- Observations: Reported
- Volcano number
- 222020
- Eruption number
- 13960
South Island (Kenya)
Volcanic island in Lake Turkana, Kenya
South Island, or Hohnel Island, is a fissure-formed volcanic island and the largest one out of 3 other major islands in Lake Turkana, Kenya. This volcano was discovered in 1888 while it was erupting by Count Teleki, a Hungarian explorer who led the first expedition into the region. It is a part of the Lake Turkana National Parks, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The source
- Smithsonian GVP Volcanoes of the World: Holocene eruptionsGlobal Volcanism Program, Smithsonian InstitutionSmithsonian terms of use: personal, educational and non-commercial use, with creditGlobal Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution: Volcanoes of the World v5.3, https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3Source page