the largest of a small group of islands in the south Atlantic which has historical links with Britain. In 1961 the volcano on the island erupted (= exploded, throwing out melted rock and gases) and all the inhabitants were brought to Britain. They returned to the island in 1963.
TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Meaning of TRISTAN DA CUNHA in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005