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    Pioneer Island

    остров Пионер, Pioner adası, Illa Pioner

    79°52′N 92°29′E

    Pioneer Island is part of the Severnaya Zemlya group in the Russian Arctic.

    Pioneer Island, Severnaya Zemlya
    Pioneer Island, Severnaya Zemlya

    European Space Agency / CNES / Attribution

    Terrain

    79°52′N 92°29′E

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    Overview

    Pioneer Island is part of the Severnaya Zemlya group in the Russian Arctic. It measures 1,527 km2 (590 sq mi) in area. The island was discovered by Georgy Ushakov and Nikolay Urvantsev during their 1930-32 expedition. This island contains the Pioneer Glacier. Geological and biological data: &

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Severnaya Zemlya

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    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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