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Penguin Island: eruption history
Elevation180 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions3#3 of 19 in country
Latest eruption1905-07-02
Largest VEI–
Location-62.10, -57.93
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-07-02 | – | – | NE flank (Petrel Crater) |
| 1850-07-02 | – | – | Deacon Peak |
| 1683 | – | – | Deacon Peak |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Melville | 16 km | 0 |
| Bridgeman Island | 63 km | 0 |
| Deception Island | 168 km | 24 |
| Paulet | 197 km | 0 |
| Mount Haddington Volcanic Field | 228 km | 0 |
| Fueguino | 1,065 km | 1 |
| Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | 1,317 km | 1 |
| Burney, Monte | 1,424 km | 7 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.