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This is a list of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. Antarctic islands are, in the strict sense, the islands around mainland Antarctica, situated on the Antarctic Plate, and south of the Antarctic Convergence. According to the terms of the Antarctic Treaty, claims to sovereignty over lands south of 60° S are not asserted. [1]
Antarctic melt stream. Antarctica is a desert, receiving very little annual precipitation. [1] However meltwater from the continent's ice features produce a number of rivers and streams. A list of these can be found at List of rivers of Antarctica
A small island 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) southwest of Darwin Island and marking the southwest end of Danger Islands. Following work in the area from HMS Endurance , 1977–78, it was named after Augustus Earle (born about 1790), artist in HMS Beagle , in association with Beagle Island and other names in the group.
<p>Chances are you make it through most days without sparing a thought for Antarctica. At just over 5.4 million square miles, it's a massive chunk of land that is nearly twice the size of ...
More than 100 pages use this file. The following list shows the first 100 pages that use this file only. A full list is available. Adams Island (Antarctica) Alexander Island; Anchorage Island, Princess Elizabeth Land; Anvers Island; Balleny Islands; Base General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme; Bear Island (Antarctica) Berkner Island; Bermel ...
Pages in category "Islands of Antarctica" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica (CGA) of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is the authoritative international gazetteer containing all Antarctic toponyms published in national gazetteers, plus basic information about those names and the relevant geographical features.
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