Jeju volcanic island, South Korea
Jeju volcanic island, South Korea
The island of Jeju, which is located south of the Korean peninsula, is of volcanic origin and has a striking topography. The TanDEM-X terrain model shows Hallasan (lower left), a dormant volcano and, at 1950 metres, the highest mountain in South Korea. In the region, 365 small volcanic mountains, lava and sea caves have formed, which characterise the landscape and vegetation of the island.
