Edgeworth David Camp | |
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Location of Edgeworth David Camp in
Antarctica | |
Coordinates: 66°14′59″S 100°36′12″E / 66.249764°S 100.603219°E | |
Country | Australia |
Location in Antarctica |
Bunger Hills Antarctica |
Administered by | Australian Antarctic Division |
Established | 1986 |
Population | |
• Total |
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Type | Seasonal |
Period | Summer |
Status | Operational |
Website | aad.gov.au |
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]