Does it rain a lot at Tristan da Cunha?

Despite Tristan da Cunha's heavy rainfall (over 1600mm at sea level annually), the porous volcanic ash soils mean that most rainfall infiltrates the soil and flows as ground water to springs along the beaches (and in occasional streams on plains including the Big Watron east of The Settlement).



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Tristan is a largely self-sufficient community, based on farming and fishing. Its main export is Crawfish, sold as 'Tristan Rock Lobster'. Tourism and the Post Office are also important.

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Tristan da Cunha's Settlement site was ideal as a strong stream of pure fresh water known as the Big Watron (thought to be a corruption of 'Watering') rose from a spring at the base of the cliffs, flowed north down the slopes of the Settlement Plain and then cascaded down the low cliffs to the sea.

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Internet use in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in 2022. There were 2,294 internet users in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in January 2022. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha's internet penetration rate stood at 37.6 percent of the total population at the start of 2022.

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Electricity is generated by diesel generators at the Fishing Factory. The system underwent a major re-development after a devastating factory fire in 2008.

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Most visitors arrive on cruise ships and will spend their time in the Settlement. Some visitors stay for six months or more, become part of the community and will make excursions to Nightingale Island, climb the mountain, and enter into village life.

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Hawaii isn't even the most remote archipelago. That distinction belongs to the same Tristan da Cunha, which is 1,740 miles from South Africa, and is part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascencion and Tristan da Cunha.

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A volcanic eruption in 1961 led to the evacuation of the population to England, where they tasted modern life.

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If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms that require medical attention on St Helena call the hospital on 22500. See the health section below for information on the healthcare facilities on St Helena. Tristan da Cunha is COVID-19 free, and has had no cases.

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