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ShelterAntarcticJanuary, February, November, December

Tor

Norway
Est. 1993Continental Antarctica
Coordinates71.89°S 5.17°E
Altitude1625 m a.s.l.
Beds2
Summer Staff4

Tor, Norwegian Polar Institute

Location

It is in the Svarthammaren protected area, Svarthamaren is a nunatak about 100 kilometres east of Troll Station, in Dronning Maud Land.

Nearest settlement: 4400 (4400 km)

History

Station since 1993.

Research

Mainly biology / bird studies. Svarthamaren houses the largest colony of Antarctic petrels.

GeologyGlaciologyTerrestrial biology

Biodiversity

Antarctic Special Protecd Area. Largest colony of Antarctic petrels. Nunatak.

Human Presence

Antarctic research station

Climate

Climate ZoneInland Antarctica

Access

Access by overland transport from Troll Station

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