Beaumont Skerries facts for kids
 Beaumont Skerries
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°46′S 64°19′W / 64.767°S 64.317°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Beaumont Skerries are a group of very small islands and rocks. They are located in the icy waters near Antarctica. These tiny landforms are found about 1.9 kilometers (1 nautical mile) east of the Joubin Islands. They are also close to the southwest coast of a larger landmass called Anvers Island.
What are the Beaumont Skerries?
The Beaumont Skerries are not big islands. Instead, they are made up of two small islands and several rocks. The word "skerries" means small, rocky islands or reefs. They are often found in groups. These skerries are part of the many small landforms in the Palmer Archipelago. This is a group of islands off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Where are the Beaumont Skerries Located?
The Beaumont Skerries are in a very cold part of the world. They are off the coast of Anvers Island, which is one of the largest islands in the Palmer Archipelago. This area is part of Antarctica, a continent covered mostly by ice. Because of the extreme cold, no people live permanently on the Beaumont Skerries.
How Did They Get Their Name?
The Beaumont Skerries were named by a special group called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. This committee helps to name places in Antarctica. They named these skerries after Malcolm J. Beaumont.
Malcolm J. Beaumont was an Electronics Technician. He worked on a research ship named RV Hero. The RV Hero was on its very first trip to Antarctica. It reached a place called Palmer Station on Christmas Eve in 1968. Naming the skerries after him was a way to honor his work and his part in exploring Antarctica.
