note: there are personnel who operate the Long Range Navigation (Loran-C) base and the weather and coastal services radio station (July 2001 est.)
Elevation:
highest point: Haakon VII Toppen/Beerenberg 2,277 m
lowest point: Norwegian Sea 0 m
Natural hazards:
dominated by the volcano Haakon VII Toppen/Beerenberg; volcanic activity resumed in 1970
Climate:
arctic maritime with frequent storms and persistent fog
Economy:
Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with no exploitable natural resources. Economic activity is limited to providing services for employees of Norway's radio and meteorological stations located on the island.
