Mascarin Peak

Mascarin Peak, is the highest mountain on Marion Island, with a height of. Marion Island is the largest island of the Prince Edward Islands in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean. The islands belong to South Africa and are administered by the South African National Antarctic Programme. Mascarin Peak is ranked 37th by topographic isolation.
Mascarin Peak is South Africa's only active volcano. The last eruption occurred in 2004. Renamed in 2003 after Marc-Joseph [Marion du Fresne|Marion du Fresne's] frigate Le Mascarin.