French Southern and Antarctic Lands Natural hazards

Natural hazards: Ile Amsterdam and Ile Saint-Paul are inactive volcanoes; Iles Eparses subject to periodic cyclones; Bassas da India is a maritime hazard since it is under water for a period of three hours prior to and following the high tide and surrounded by reefs

Definition: This entry lists potential natural disasters.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009