Rothera Research Station
British Antarctic Survey base on the Antarctic Peninsula
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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.svg) Rothera Research Station location within the British Antarctic Territory in Antarctica | |
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| Coordinates: 67°34′08″S 68°07′30″W / 67.568783°S 68.125028°W | |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| British Overseas Territory | British Antarctic Territory |
| Location in Antarctica | Adelaide Island |
| Administered by | British Antarctic Survey |
| Established | 25 October 1975 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Summer | 160 |
| • Winter | 27 |
| Type | All-year round |
| Period | Annual |
| Status | Operational |
| Activities | Biology |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Antarctic Station Catalogue (PDF) (catalogue). Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs. August 2017. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-473-40409-3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ↑ "Rothera Research Station".
