NASA reveals image of Earth’s most isolated inhabited island

NASA recently shared a pair of images showcasing Tristan da Cunha, known as the world’s most remote inhabited island. These images were captured by Landsat 9, which was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in 2021. The photos provide an aerial view of the island, with one image showing three islands in a triangle formation in the deep blue ocean, with the description highlighting the dark green landscape and white peak of the larger island.

In another close-up shot, NASA pointed out Queen Mary’s Peak and the location tag for “Edinburg Of the Seven Seas” on Tristan da Cunha. The circular island with irregular edges is surrounded by dark blue ocean, with a white peak and light green landscape transitioning to darker green at the base. NASA shared detailed information about Tristan da Cunha, stating that the island is located halfway between the southern tips of South America and Africa and is home to more seabirds than people.

The US Space Agency mentioned that underwater forests of giant kelp surround the island, with the fast-growing seaweed species Macrocystis pyrifera visible in several areas offshore. NASA noted that Landsat images have been instrumental in locating these kelp forests and planning underwater surveys, with the photos being from May of the previous year. The agency highlighted the importance of the images in studying and monitoring the environment of Tristan da Cunha.