Vetrilo Rocks facts for kids
 Vetrilo Rocks
Location in Antarctica
Vetrilo Rocks
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Vetrilo Rocks
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°56′57″S 64°00′26″W / 64.94917°S 64.00722°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 27 ha (67 acres) |
| Length | 970 m (3,180 ft) |
| Width | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
The Vetrilo Rocks are a group of rocks found in the Wilhelm Archipelago in Antarctica. They cover an area of about 27 hectares, which is like 27 football fields! These rocks stretch about 970 meters from west to east and 485 meters from north to south. They are part of the Wauwermans Islands group, located near the Antarctic Peninsula. No one lives on these rocks.
The name "Vetrilo Rocks" comes from a Bulgarian word, skali Vetrilo, which means "hand fan". People thought the shape of these rocks looked a bit like a hand fan. This name fits in with other descriptive names given to islands in this cold, icy area.
Where Are the Vetrilo Rocks?
The Vetrilo Rocks are located at 64°56′57″S and 64°00′26″W. They are found in a specific part of the Wilhelm Archipelago.
Here are some places close to Vetrilo Rocks:
- They are about 3.18 kilometers south of Host Island.
- They are about 5.55 kilometers west-northwest of Zherav Island.
- They are about 2.11 kilometers north of the middle of Yato Rocks.
- They are about 4.7 kilometers northeast of Kalmar Island, which is in the Dannebrog Islands group.
British explorers mapped these rocks in 2001, helping us know exactly where they are.
