Gabriel de Castilla Base

Gabriel de Castilla Base[1] is a Spanish research station located on Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The station was constructed in 1990.[2]

Gabriel de Castilla Base
Antarctic base
Base Antártica Española del Ejército de Tierra, Gabriel de Castilla
Gabriel de Castilla Base in 2013
Seal
Gabriel de Castilla Base
Location of Gabriel de Castilla Base in Antarctica
Coordinates: 62°58′37″S 60°40′31″W
Country Spain
Location in AntarcticaDeception Island
South Shetland Islands
Established1990 (1990)
Named forGabriel de Castilla
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
  Total
  • Up to 36
TypeSeasonal
PeriodSummer
StatusOperational

See also

References

  1. Campaña Antártica. [2019-01-18].
  2. "BAE Gabriel de Castilla" (in Spanish). Spanish National Research Council. Archived from the original on 31 March 2010.


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