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: Locality
  • Description: antarctic base in Argentina
  • Also known as: Camp Sobral

Sobral Base

Latitude
-81.0833° or 81° 4′ 60″ south
Longitude
-40.65° or 40° 39′ west
Elevation
1,000 metres (3,281 feet)
Operator
Instituto Antártico Argentino
Open location code
28CXW88X+MX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2418868736
Open­Street­Map feature
office=­research
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q3635566
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