Epsilon Island (Antarctica) facts for kids
 Epsilon Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°19′S 63°0′W / 64.317°S 63.000°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Epsilon Island is a tiny island located in the cold region of Antarctica. It's part of a group of islands called the Melchior Islands, which are found in the Palmer Archipelago. This small island sits right between two other islands: Alpha Island and the very southern tip of Lambda Island.
Where is Epsilon Island?
Epsilon Island is located in the Southern Ocean, near the continent of Antarctica. It's part of a chain of islands known as the Palmer Archipelago, which is a group of islands off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Because it's in Antarctica, the island is covered by the Antarctic Treaty System. This treaty means that the land is used only for peaceful scientific research.
How Epsilon Island Got Its Name
Scientists and explorers often name places after letters or numbers. Epsilon Island was first roughly mapped by a group called the Discovery Investigations in 1927. These were British research trips that explored the Southern Ocean.
The name "Epsilon" comes from the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet. This name first appeared on a map made by the Argentine government in 1946. This map was created after Argentine expeditions explored the Melchior Islands in 1942 and 1943. So, the name helps to keep track of the islands in a simple, alphabetical way.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Alberti para niños
