Sobral Base

Sobral Scientific Base was a permanent, all year-round and now only partially active base and scientific research station named after Argentine polar explorer and scientist José María Sobral. It is located on the Filchner Ice Shelf.
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  • Type: Antarctic research station
  • Description: antarctic base in Argentina
  • Also known as: Camp Sobral” and “Sobral /Arg./

Sobral Base

Latitude
-81.08333° or 81° 5′ south
Longitude
-40.65° or 40° 39′ west
Open location code
28CXW88X+MX
Geo­Names ID
6638752
Wiki­data ID
Q3635566
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