Rothera Research Station
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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Antarctic base | |
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.svg.png.webp) Rothera Research Station location within the British Antarctic Territory in Antarctica | |
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| 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 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Summer | 160 |
| • Winter | 27 |
| Type | All-year round |
| Period | Annual |
| Status | Operational |
| Activities | Biology |
| Website | www |
The base in summer, looking southeast
Rothera Station from Reptile Ridge (above the station) in November 2003. The preceding winter had been one of very heavy snow accumulation.
The New Bonner Lab at Rothera Station in November 2003.
References
- 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".
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