Orcadas Station, Scientific research station on Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Treaty area.
The Argentine station consists of eleven buildings spread across the coastline at four meters above sea level, accommodating scientific personnel year-round.
The facility originated in 1903 when the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition constructed Omond House, which Argentina acquired and maintained since 1904.
Scientists at Orcadas Station conduct research in meteorology, seismology, glaciology, and maintain detailed weather records spanning over a century.
The station houses up to forty-five researchers during summer months and fourteen staff members through winter, with regular supply missions from Ushuaia.
In 1927, Orcadas Station established the first radio telegraph connection in Antarctica, connecting the remote facility with mainland communication networks.
Location: Antarctic Treaty area
Location: Islas del Atlántico Sur Department
Inception: 1903
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
GPS coordinates: -60.74030,-44.74250
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:17
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