North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Temperate Untouched Wilderness

Elma

North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island Temperate Untouched Wilderness

Elma, United States of America

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.188 km²

Coastline: 17.556 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-09:00

Tree Cover: 59%

Wetland

United States of America

Closest neighboring island: Caton

Welcome to Elma, a Temperate island in the Gulf of Alaska, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Elma unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Elma

Size: 3.188 km²
Coastline: 17.6 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Gulf of Alaska
Continent: North America

Elma is a Small Island spanning 3.2 km² with a coastline of 17.6 km.

Archipel: Aleutian Islands – A chain of islands stretching from Alaska to Russia, known for their rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, and volcanic activity.

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 54.36938085 / Longitude: -162.48825387

Climate and weather of Elma

Climate Zone: Temperate
Climate Details: Subpolar Oceanic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Predominantly cold with cool summers and no dry season. Often found in coastal areas at higher latitudes or on islands.

Topography and nature of Elma

Timezone: UTC-09:00
Timezone places: America/Anchorage
Max. Elevation: 45 m
Mean Elevation: 29 m
Vegetation: Wetland
Tree Coverage: 59%

The mean elevation is 29 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 45 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Wetland
These areas are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and support aquatic plants. Wetlands are important for biodiversity and water filtration. Elma has a tree cover of 59 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Elma

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Elma. The nearest airport is Akutan Airport, located 344 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Elma. The closest major port is SANAK, approximately 35 km away.

The mean population of Elma is 0 per km². Elma is Uninhabited. The island belongs to United States of America.

Continuing your journey, Caton is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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United States of America is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Elma

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Elma. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Elma

Geography and size of Elma

Climate and weather of Elma

Topography and nature of Elma

Infrastructure and Travelling to Elma

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Elma

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