Hornos Island


Hornos Island is a Chilean island at the southern tip of South America. The island is mostly known for being the location of Cape Horn. It is generally considered South America's southernmost island, but the Diego Ramírez Islands are farther south. The island is one of the Hermite Islands, part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago.
The Chilean Navy maintains a station on the island, consisting of a residence, utility building, chapel, and lighthouse. A short distance from the main station is a memorial, including a large sculpture featuring the silhouette of an albatross, in honour of the sailors who died while attempting to "round the Horn".
The island is within the Cabo de Hornos National Park.
The worlds southernmost tree, a Nothofagus betuloides, is found on Hornos Island.

Geology

The composition of the island is mainly of Cretaceous granite with Jurassic volcanic rocks in the northwest. The lower areas of the island are filled with peat moss.

Climate

Mean Temperature: 5.3° Celsius
Maximum Temperature: 20.5° Celsius
Minimum Temperature: -14.5° Celsius
Mean Relative humidity: 86.4%
Mean Wind Direction: 264°
Mean Wind Speed: 84 knots
Maximum Wind Speed: 119 knots
Rainfall : 697.5 mm.
Maximum Rainfall: 1263.2