Islands of Four Mountains facts for kids
The Islands of Four Mountains are a group of islands in Alaska, United States. They are part of the larger Aleutian Islands chain. These islands are located in the northern Pacific Ocean. They stretch out between the Andreanof Islands to the west and the Fox Islands to the east.
The island chain includes several islands, listed from west to east: Amukta, Chagulak, Yunaska, Herbert, Carlisle, Chuginadak, Uliaga, and Kagamil. The two biggest islands in this group are Yunaska and Chuginadak.
About the Islands
The Islands of Four Mountains cover a total land area of about 210 square miles (545 square kilometers). No people live on these islands permanently.
Volcanoes and Their Names
The name "Islands of Four Mountains" comes from the Russian language. It means "Islands of Four Volcanoes." Early Russian explorers gave them this name because they saw four large volcanoes. Each of these volcanoes was on a different island.
One of the most important features of these islands is Mount Cleveland. This is an active volcano located mainly on Chuginadak Island. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian chain.
The native Aleut people have their own name for these islands, which is Unigun. Over time, there was some confusion about the names of the islands. This might have happened because early maps often showed only four of the islands. The names used today were officially recorded in 1894 by a U.S. Navy team.
Time Zone
These islands are special because they are the first part of the Aleutian time zone. This means they are one hour behind the main time zone in Alaska when daylight saving time is active.
Images for kids
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The Islands of Four Mountains
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The Islands of Four Mountains, seen from the International Space Station
