Tristan da Cunha
/ˌtrɪstən də ˈkuːnə/, /ˌtrɪstən də ˈkuːnjə/
/ˌtrɪstən də ˈkuːnə/, /ˌtrɪstən də ˈkuːnjə/
- the largest of a small group of islands in the south Atlantic Ocean which has historical links with Britain. In 1961 the volcano on the island erupted (= exploded, throwing out melted rock and gases) and all the people living there were brought to Britain. They returned to the island in 1963.
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