Shortcut Island facts for kids
 Shortcut Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°47′S 64°07′W / 64.783°S 64.117°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Length | 0.64 km (0.398 mi) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Shortcut Island is a small island located near the coast of Antarctica. It is shaped like a crescent moon and is about 0.64 kilometers (0.4 miles) long. The island has three noticeable curves on its northern side.
This island is found about 1.1 kilometers (0.7 miles) southeast of Gamage Point and Palmer Station. It sits along the southwest coast of a larger island called Anvers Island.
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What is Shortcut Island?
Shortcut Island is a small piece of land in the icy waters of Antarctica. It has a unique curved shape, like a banana or a crescent. The island is not very big, measuring less than a kilometer in length.
Where is Shortcut Island Located?
This island is part of the Palmer Archipelago, a group of islands off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. It's very close to Anvers Island, which is one of the larger islands in the area. The coordinates for Shortcut Island are 64 degrees 47 minutes South and 64 degrees 07 minutes West.
How Did Shortcut Island Get Its Name?
The name "Shortcut Island" was given by the people who work at Palmer Station. Palmer Station is a research base located nearby. There is a narrow, deep channel of water between Shortcut Island and Anvers Island. This channel acts as a quick way for boats to travel from Palmer Station to the Biscoe Bay area. Because it saves time, it's a "shortcut," and that's how the island got its interesting name!
See also
In Spanish: Isla Shortcut para niños
