Belogushev Island facts for kids
 Belogushev Island
Location in Antarctica
Belogushev Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Belogushev Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°46′02″S 66°08′58″W / 65.76722°S 66.14944°W |
| Archipelago | Biscoe Islands |
| Area | 68 ha (170 acres) |
| Length | 1.3 km (0.81 mi) |
| Width | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Belogushev Island (which is Belogushev ostrov in Bulgarian) is a small, mostly ice-covered island in Antarctica. It is located off the west coast of Renaud Island, which is part of the Biscoe Islands. This island stretches about 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) from southeast to northwest. It is also about 850 meters (0.5 miles) wide from southwest to northeast. The island ends at a place called Speerschneider Point on its northwest side.
Belogushev Island covers an area of 68 hectares (about 168 acres). It is a relatively new island. It formed around the early 2000s. This happened because the ice cap on nearby Renaud Island melted and retreated. The island is named after Vasil Belogushev, a Bulgarian geologist. He was honored for his help with Bulgaria's research program in Antarctica.
Where is Belogushev Island Located?
Belogushev Island is found in the icy waters of Antarctica. Its exact center is at 65°46′02″S 66°08′58″W / 65.76722°S 66.14944°W. This location is about 11.5 kilometers (7.1 miles) north of a spot called Lively Point on Renaud Island. It is also about 11.5 kilometers (7.1 miles) south-southwest of Maurstad Point, also on Renaud Island. British explorers mapped this area in 1960.
Maps of the Region
Scientists and explorers use detailed maps to study Antarctica. These maps help them understand the changing landscape, including new islands like Belogushev Island. Mapping is very important for research in this cold and remote part of the world.
