Prosechen Island facts for kids
Location of Rugged Island in the South Shetland Islands
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 Prosechen Island
Location in Antarctica
Prosechen Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Prosechen Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°37′23″S 61°17′44″W / 62.62306°S 61.29556°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Prosechen Island (also known as ostrov Prosechen in Bulgarian) is a small, rocky island located near the huge continent of Antarctica. It is one of two islands found in Smyadovo Cove. This cove is on the west side of Rugged Island, which is part of the South Shetland Islands.
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Discovering Prosechen Island
People first learned about Prosechen Island in the early 1800s. At that time, sealers often visited this area. These were people who hunted seals for their fur and oil. They were some of the first to explore these icy waters.
What Makes Prosechen Island Special?
Prosechen Island is about 500 meters (or 1,640 feet) long from east to west. It is also about 140 meters (or 460 feet) wide. It's a small, uninhabited piece of land in a very cold part of the world.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The island gets its name from a place called Prosechen in Northeastern Bulgaria. Many places in Antarctica are named after towns or people from different countries. This helps to honor explorers and places around the world.
Finding Prosechen Island on a Map
Prosechen Island is located at coordinates 62°37′23″S 61°17′44″W / 62.62306°S 61.29556°W. This means it is in the Southern Hemisphere, close to the South Pole.
Nearby Landmarks
The island is about 1.04 kilometers (0.65 miles) south of a spot called Cape Sheffield. It is also about 500 meters (0.31 miles) north by east of Ugain Point.
Separated by Water
Prosechen Island is separated from Rugged Island by a narrow passage. This passage is about 70 meters (230 feet) wide. To the south, it is separated from Toledo Island by another passage, which is about 60 meters (200 feet) wide.
Mapping the Island
Scientists and mapmakers have worked to create detailed maps of this area. Spanish teams mapped the island in 1992. Later, Bulgarian teams also created maps in 2009. These maps help us understand the shape and location of the island better.
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