Asuncion Island
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| Elevation: | 861 meters ( feet) |
| Coordinates: | 19°43′N 145°41′E / 19.717°N 145.683°E |
| Location: | Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption: | ? |
Asuncion is the third northmost independent island in the Northern Mariana Islands chain at 19°43′N 145°41′E / 19.717°N 145.683°E.
It is located in the far northern part of the Mariana arc of volcanic islands, situated 101 km northwest of Agrihan and 37 km southeast of the Maug Islands; the island of Pagan lies 175 km to the southwest.. It is a stratovolcano, 857m at the tallest point, taking up about 7.4 square km. Most coastlines are rocky or clifflike. There are a number of deep ravines breaking up the slopes.
The island is heavily vegetated with Coconut palm plantations and broadleaf forests. The ravines are also heavily vegetated with other woody species.
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