Bradbury Island facts for kids
 Bradbury Island
Location in Nunavut
Bradbury Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°13′48″N 078°52′48″W / 56.23000°N 78.88000°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Bradbury Island is a long, thin island located in Nunavut, Canada. It is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, which is a large area in the Canadian Arctic. This island is part of the Belcher Islands group, which sits within Hudson Bay.
Bradbury Island is an uninhabited place. This means that no people live there permanently. It lies in a water channel called Omarolluk Sound. This sound is between two other islands, Flaherty Island and Tukarak Island.
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Nearby Islands
Bradbury Island is surrounded by several other islands in the same area. These islands are also part of the Belcher Islands group. Some of the islands close to Bradbury Island include:
Geography and Geology
The Belcher Islands, including Bradbury Island, are known for their unique geology. The rocks found here are very old. They are about 2 billion years old! These rocks are mostly dolomite and other sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that build up over time.
Formation of the Islands
The Belcher Islands were formed a very long time ago. They are part of an ancient rock formation called the Belcher Fold Belt. This belt shows how the Earth's crust moved and folded. This movement created the long, thin shapes of many of the islands, like Bradbury Island. Scientists study these rocks to learn about Earth's early history.
Wildlife and Environment
Even though Bradbury Island is uninhabited by humans, it is home to various wildlife. The Belcher Islands are important for many animals. These include different types of birds, seals, and polar bears. The cold waters of Hudson Bay also support a lot of marine life. The environment here is very rugged, with harsh winters and cool summers.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands. These rocks show how the Earth's crust moved.
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. The bottom of this photo is about 5 metres wide.
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A Landsat satellite photo of the Belcher Islands from space. You can see many islands in the group.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
