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The South Shetland Islands are a chain of 11 major Antarctic islands and numerous islets located about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula. Discovered in 1819, they are heavily glaciated, volcanic, and rich in wildlife like penguins, seals, and…

Geographic Location: Extends roughly from the central Indian Ocean southwestward toward the Southern Ocean, between the Africa-Antarctica and India-Antarctica spreading centers. Lies south of Madagascar and east of the African continent, curving toward Antarctica. Tectonic Importance: It is a divergent…

Geographic Location: Extends roughly from the central Indian Ocean southwestward toward the Southern Ocean, between the Africa-Antarctica and India-Antarctica spreading centers. Lies south of Madagascar and east of the African continent, curving toward Antarctica. Tectonic Importance: It is a divergent…
Geographic Location: Extends roughly from the central Indian Ocean southwestward toward the Southern Ocean, between the Africa-Antarctica and India-Antarctica spreading centers. Lies south of Madagascar and east of the African continent, curving toward Antarctica. Tectonic Importance: It is a divergent…