Rothera Island

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:island
gptkbp:accessibility Only accessible by air or sea.
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Scientific_research
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 km²
gptkbp:climate Polar climate
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:British_Antarctic_Survey
International research teams
UK Antarctic Program
gptkbp:coordinates 67°34′ S 68°7′ W
gptkbp:cultural_significance Environmental studies
Scientific community
Antarctic heritage
gptkbp:discovered_by John Rothera
gptkbp:elevation approximately 200 m
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Wildlife conservation
Climate change effects
gptkbp:established_research_station gptkb:1971
gptkbp:expedition British Antarctic Expedition 1960-61
gptkbp:features Rothera Research Station
gptkbp:geological_features Glaciers
Rock formations
gptkbp:historical_significance Base for Antarctic exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rothera Island
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:major_city Rothera Research Station
gptkbp:named_after John Rothera
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:International_Polar_Year_2007-2008
gptkb:Antarctic_Treaty_System
Research expeditions
gptkbp:operating_countries gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:part_of Adelaide Island
gptkbp:region gptkb:British_Antarctic_Territory
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:Biology
Glaciology
Meteorology
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Support staff
Research scientists
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Biscoe_Islands
Adelaide Island
Loubet Coast
gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water gptkb:Amundsen_Sea
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:transportation
Boat transport
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Penguins
gptkb:birds
Seals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anvers_Island
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7