 Thurston Island Image by Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC Terra MODIS, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Thurston HarrisThurston Island Thurston Island Island in Ellsworth Land, Antarctica Thurston Island (72°6′S 99°0′W) is a largely ice-covered, glacially dissected island, 135 nautical miles (250 km; 155 mi) long and 55 nautical miles (102 km; 63 mi) wide, lying between Amundsen Sea and Bellingshausen Sea a short way off the northwest end of Ellsworth Land, Antarctica. The island is separated from the mainland by Peacock Sound, which is occupied by the west portion of Abbot Ice Shelf.[1] Quick facts Geography, Location ... Thurston Island Satellite image of the island (northeast-up oriented) Map of Thurston Island Thurston Island Location of Thurston Island Geography Location Antarctica Coordinates 72°6′S 99°0′W Area 15,700 km2 (6,100 sq mi) Area rank 56th Length 215 km (133.6 mi)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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