Alpha Island facts for kids
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Isla Huidobro
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 Alpha Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°19′S 63°0′W / 64.317°S 63.000°W |
| Archipelago | Melchior Islands, Palmer Archipelago |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Alpha Island, also known as Isla Huidobro, is a small piece of land found in the icy waters of Antarctica. It sits between two other islands, Epsilon Island and Delta Island. These islands are part of a larger group called the Melchior Islands, which are themselves part of the Palmer Archipelago.
Discovering Alpha Island
Explorers first put Alpha Island on a map in 1927. This was done by a group called Discovery Investigations. They named the island "Alpha" because it's the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Many other islands in this area also have names from the Greek alphabet. This helps explorers keep track of them.
Mapping the Island
After its discovery, the island was visited again by Argentine expeditions. These trips happened in 1942, 1943, and 1948. During these visits, scientists and explorers carefully surveyed the island. Surveying means they measured its shape, size, and features to create more detailed maps. This helps us learn more about this remote part of the world.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Huidobro para niños
