Landrum Island facts for kids
 Landrum Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 69°14′S 68°20′W / 69.233°S 68.333°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Landrum Island is a small piece of land located in Antarctica, the icy continent at the bottom of the world. It is the most southern of three islands known as the Bugge Islands. These islands are found in the southern part of Marguerite Bay, near the Fallières Coast.
Where is Landrum Island?
Landrum Island is part of the Antarctic Peninsula, which is a long, curved arm of land stretching north from the main continent. It sits in Marguerite Bay, a large bay on the western side of the peninsula. The nearby Fallières Coast is a section of the peninsula's coastline.
How Landrum Island Got Its Name
The island has had different names over time. In 1947, a group from the Chilean Antarctic Expedition called it "Isla Latorre."
Later, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names officially named it Landrum Island. This committee is responsible for naming places in Antarctica for the United States. They chose the name to honor Betty J. Landrum.
Who Was Betty J. Landrum?
Betty J. Landrum was an important biologist who worked at the Smithsonian Institution. She worked at the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center from 1965 to 1989. For some of that time, from 1973 to 1978, she was the director of the center. Her work involved studying and organizing ocean life.
