O'Leary Island facts for kids
 O'Leary Island
Location in Nunavut
O'Leary Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 55°43′N 79°11′W / 55.71°N 79.19°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
O'Leary Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits in the huge Hudson Bay and is part of a group of islands called the Belcher Islands. Since no one lives on O'Leary Island, it remains a wild and natural place.
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Where is O'Leary Island?
O'Leary Island is found in the southeastern part of Omarolluk Sound. It has a narrow passage to its south called Narrow Passage. To its north, there is another passage known as Ridge Passage. A nearby island, Broomfield Island, runs alongside O'Leary Island to its east.
Other islands close by include:
About the Belcher Islands
O'Leary Island is one of the many islands that make up the Belcher Islands. This group of islands is known for its unique geology. They are also home to various wildlife. While O'Leary Island itself is uninhabited, the larger Belcher Islands have a small community. This community is called Sanikiluaq.
Ancient Rocks of the Belcher Islands
The rocks on O'Leary Island and the other Belcher Islands are very old. Scientists say these rocks are about 2 billion years old! They are mostly made of a type of rock called dolomite. These rocks show cool folds and layers. This tells us about how the Earth's crust moved and changed a long, long time ago.
Images for kids
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Folded Proterozoic dolomites in the Belcher (Sanikiluaq) Islands
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Thin-bedded Proterozoic sedimentary rocks near Sanikiluaq hamlet. These rocks are about 2 billion years old. Width of bottom of photo is about 5 metres.
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Landsat satellite photo of Belcher Islands
See also
In Spanish: Islas Belcher para niños
