Rothera Research Station
British Antarctic Survey base on the Antarctic Peninsula / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rothera is a research station in Antarctica. It is located at Rothera point on Adelaide Island. In summer, there are about 130 scientists, in winter, there are 22. The station has a small airport, with a runway of 900 metres (3,000 ft).
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Rothera Research Station | |
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Antarctic base | |
Location of Rothera Research Station in Antarctica | |
Coordinates: 67°34′08″S 68°07′30″W | |
Country | United Kingdom |
British Overseas Territory | British Antarctic Territory |
Location in Antarctica | Adelaide Island |
Administered by | British Antarctic Survey |
Established | 25 October 1975 (1975-10-25) |
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Population | |
• Summer | 160 |
• Winter | 27 |
Type | All-year round |
Period | Annual |
Status | Operational |
Activities | Biology |
Website | www |
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