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Hornos Island
Hornos Island is a Chilean island in the southern tip of South America. The island is mostly known for being located just at Cape Horn. It is generally considered South Americas southermost island, but by definition Diego Ramirez Islands are further south. The island is part of Tierra del Fuego archipelago.
Geology
It's composition is mainly peat moss, with some granite zones.
Weather
Mean Temperature: 5,3 Celsius
Maximum Temperature: 20,5 Celsius (February 1996)
Minimum Temperature: 14,5 Celsius (June 1992)
Mean Relative humidity: 86.4 %
Mean Wind Direction: 264
Mean Wind Speed: 84 knots
Maximum Wind Speed: 119 knots(August 1995)
Rainfall (yearly mean): 697,5 mm.
Maximum Rainfall: 1263.2 (1990)
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