South Island (Kenya)
| South Island (Hohnel Island) | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Coordinates | 02°37′48″N 36°36′00″E / 2.63000°N 36.60000°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Turkana, Kenya |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Unknown |
| Mountain type | Fissure vent |
| Last eruption | 1888 |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Part of | Lake Turkana National Parks |
| Criteria | Natural: (viii)(x) |
| Reference | 801bis-002 |
| Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
| Extensions | 2001 |
| Area | 500 ha (1,200 acres) |
South Island, or Hohnel Island (named after Ludwig von Höhnel who helped with Teleki's expedition), 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.