Camsell Island facts for kids
 Camsell Island
Location in Nunavut
Camsell Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°02′N 78°41′W / 56.03°N 78.68°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Camsell Island is a quiet, empty island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits in the huge Hudson Bay and is part of a group of islands called the Belcher Islands. No people live on Camsell Island, making it a wild and natural place.
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Where is Camsell Island?
Camsell Island is found in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This territory is in the northern part of Canada. The island is one of many that make up the Belcher Islands archipelago. An archipelago is a group or chain of islands.
The Belcher Islands are located in Hudson Bay. Hudson Bay is a very large saltwater bay in northeastern Canada. It is known for its cold waters and being frozen for much of the year.
Nearby Islands
Camsell Island is surrounded by other islands in the Belcher group. Some of these close neighbors include:
These islands are also mostly uninhabited. They form a unique natural area in the Canadian Arctic.
Geology and Landscape
The Belcher Islands, including Camsell Island, are famous for their ancient rocks. These rocks are billions of years old. They show how the Earth's surface has changed over a very long time. You can see layers of rock that have been folded and twisted. This happened because of powerful forces deep inside the Earth.
The rocks found here are mostly sedimentary rocks. These rocks form from layers of sand, mud, and other materials that settle over time. Over millions of years, these layers get pressed together and turn into solid rock. The landscape of Camsell Island is shaped by these old rock formations.
Wildlife and Environment
Even though Camsell Island is uninhabited by humans, it is home to various wildlife. The Belcher Islands are important for many birds, including seabirds. Arctic animals like polar bears and seals also live in the area. The cold waters of Hudson Bay provide food for these animals.
The environment on Camsell Island is typical of the Arctic. It has a cold climate with long, dark winters and short, cool summers. The land is mostly tundra, which means it has no trees. Instead, you'll find low-growing plants like mosses, lichens, and small shrubs.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands. These rocks are very old.
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. The bottom of the photo is about 5 metres wide.
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A Landsat satellite photo of the Belcher Islands, showing their shape from space.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
