Black Island (Ross Archipelago)

For other places with the same name, see Black Island (disambiguation).
Black Island

Black Island and Skidoos at Sunset
Black Island

Location in Antarctica

Geography
Location Antarctica
Coordinates 78°14′S 166°20′E / 78.233°S 166.333°E / -78.233; 166.333
Archipelago Ross Archipelago
Administration
None
Demographics
Population Uninhabited
Additional information
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Black Island (78°14′S 166°20′E / 78.233°S 166.333°E / -78.233; 166.333), in the Ross Archipelago, is immediately west of White Island. It was first named by the Discovery Expedition (1901–04) because of its lack of snow. The island's northernmost point is named Cape Hodgson, commemorating Thomas Vere Hodgson .[1]

The highest point is Mount Aurora, a principal radio relay point. On the minor peak of Mt. Melania is the principal earth-based ground-station for the US Antarctic Program.

See also

References

  1. "Thomas Vere Hodgson - Biographical notes". Cool Antarctica. Retrieved January 13, 2010.

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