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James Ross
James Ross Island from NASA's DC-8 aircraft during an AirSAR March 2004 mission over the Antarctic Peninsula
James Ross is located in Antarctica
James Ross
James Ross
James Ross Island (Antarctic Peninsula)
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates64°10′S 57°45′W / 64.167°S 57.750°W / -64.167; -57.750 (James Ross Island)
ArchipelagoJames Ross Island group
Area2,598 km2 (1,003 sq mi)
Length64 km (39.8 mi)
Highest elevation1,630 m (5350 ft)
Highest pointMount Haddington

James Ross Island (64°10′S 57°45′W / 64.167°S 57.750°W / -64.167; -57.750 (James Ross Island)) is a large island off the southeast side and near the northeastern extremity of the Antarctic Peninsula, from which it is separated by Prince Gustav Channel. Rising to 1,630 metres (5,350 ft), it is irregularly shaped and extends 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) in a north–south direction.[1]

  1. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 368.

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