Edgeworth David Base is a refuge and research outpost named after Sir Edgeworth David, located in Northern Bunger Hills. It was opened in 1986 by the Australian Antarctic Division. It is temporary visited during the summer season and used for geological, geophysical, geomorphological and biological research.[1]
Edgeworth David Camp | |
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![]() Edgeworth Davis Base in Bunger Hills, seen from south-east | |
Location of Edgeworth David Camp in Antarctica | |
Coordinates: 66°14′59″S 100°36′12″E / 66.249764°S 100.603219°E | |
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Location in Antarctica | Bunger Hills Antarctica |
Administered by | Australian Antarctic Division |
Established | 1986 |
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Type | Seasonal |
Period | Summer |
Status | Operational |
Website | aad.gov.au |
See also
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edit- ^ "Antarctic Treaty". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-09-16.