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    Snow Island

    Neĝinsulo, Isla Nevada

    62°47′S 61°25′W

    7 mi) southwest of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands. 5 sq mi). This island was known to both American and British sealers as early as 1820, and the name has been well established in international usage for over 100 years.

    62°47′S 61°25′W

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    Overview

    Snow Island or Isla Nevada is a completely ice-covered island, 16 by 8 kilometres (9.9 by 5.0 mi) in size, lying 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands. Surface area is 120.4 square kilometres (46.5 sq mi). This island was known to both American and British sealers as early as 1820, and the name has been well established in international usage for over 100 years.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in South Shetland Islands

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    Facts

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