Machu Picchu Base
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The Machu Picchu Scientific Base is a Peruvian polar scientific research facility in Antarctica, established to conduct Antarctic research on geology, climatology and biology. More specifically, its purpose is to study the continent's geological past, potential sea resources, wind strengths, air pollution, and the animal adaptation in a freezing environment. The base is named after the World Heritage Site Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu Station | |
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Location of Machu Picchu Station in Antarctica | |
Coordinates: 62°05′29″S 58°28′12″W | |
Country | Peru |
Location in Antarctica | King George Island South Shetland Islands Antarctica |
Administered by | Instituto Antártico Peruano (INANPE) |
Established | January 1989 (1989-01) |
Elevation | 3.5 m (11.5 ft) |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Summer | 30 |
• Winter | 0 |
Time zone | AST (UTC-04:00) |
Type | Seasonal |
Period | Summer |
Status | Operational |
Activities | List
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