Sharp Heard, Australia
Is one of the most remote places of civilization on the planet. Heard Island is located between Madagascar and Antarctica, and is politically part of Australia.
The archipelago has two active volcanoes, and its land is mainly limestone and volcanic debris.
In 1996, the Australian government listed Heard as the country’s national treasure and developed a plan under which access to the island without permission is strictly prohibited.
In this way, the authorities want to protect the unique and fragile nature of the island.