Wisconsin Islands facts for kids
 Wisconsin Islands
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 63°17′S 57°51′W / 63.283°S 57.850°W |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Wisconsin Islands are a group of about a dozen small, rocky islands. They are located in a very cold place: the northeast part of the Duroch Islands in Antarctica. These islands are found about 1.9 kilometers (which is 1 nautical mile) northeast of Largo Island.
What Are the Wisconsin Islands?
These islands are mostly made of rock. They are quite small and are not home to any people. Because they are in Antarctica, the weather is extremely cold and icy.
How Did They Get Their Name?
The Wisconsin Islands were named after the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This is a well-known university located in Madison, Wisconsin, in the United States.
The name was given by a scientist named Martin Halpern. He led a team from the University of Wisconsin. His team studied the geology of these islands. Geology is the study of what the Earth is made of, like rocks and landforms. They did this important work between 1961 and 1962.
Location in Antarctica
The Wisconsin Islands are part of the larger Duroch Islands group. This area is near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Even though no one lives on these islands, they are important for scientific research. Scientists often study places like this to learn more about Earth's history and climate.
