Ibar Rocks facts for kids
Location of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Ibar Rocks
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Ibar Rocks
Location in Antarctica
Location of Ibar Rocks
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°26′55″S 59°42′33″W / 62.44861°S 59.70917°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Ibar Rocks are two small rocks found near Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands. These islands are located in the cold region of Antarctica. The Ibar Rocks are not inhabited by people.
What Are the Ibar Rocks?
The Ibar Rocks are actually two separate rocks. One is larger and sits to the west. The other is smaller and partly hidden underwater to the northeast. They are important landmarks in this part of the South Shetland Islands.
Where Are They Located?
These rocks are found in a specific spot near Greenwich Island. They are about 0.4 kilometers (0.2 nautical miles) east of another rock called Bonert Rock. They are also about 1.1 kilometers (0.6 nautical miles) southeast of a place called Canto Point on Greenwich Island. This area is part of the large group of islands known as the South Shetland Islands.
How Did They Get Their Name?
The Ibar Rocks were named after a Chilean officer. His name was Teniente (Lieutenant) Mario Ibar P.. In the 1950s, Chilean maps showed these rocks with names like "Islote Ibar" or "Islote Teniente Ibar."
Lieutenant Ibar was important because he helped open the Chilean Captain Arturo Prat Base. This base is a research station located on Greenwich Island. He signed the official papers to open the base in 1947. The name "Ibar Rocks" was later suggested to include both the main rock and the smaller, submerged one.
