Ewing Island facts for kids
 Ewing Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 69°54′S 61°13′W / 69.900°S 61.217°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Ewing Island is a unique island found in Antarctica. It is completely covered in ice and shaped like a dome. This island is about 15 kilometers (8 nautical miles) wide. It sits off the east coast of Palmer Land, which is a part of the Antarctic continent. Ewing Island is located about 28 kilometers (15 nautical miles) northeast of Cape Collier.
Discovering Ewing Island
Ewing Island was first seen from the air on November 7, 1947. It was discovered by a group called the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE). This expedition was led by Finn Ronne, an explorer from Norway.
What was the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition?
The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE) was an important trip to Antarctica. Its main goal was to explore and map parts of the continent that had not been fully studied yet. The team used airplanes to fly over the icy landscape and gather information.
Who was Maurice Ewing?
The island was named after Dr. Maurice Ewing. He was a very smart scientist from Columbia University in the United States. Dr. Ewing was a geophysicist, which means he studied the Earth's physical processes. He helped the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition plan their seismological program. This program used special tools to study earthquakes and the structure of the Earth beneath the ice.
