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Mawson Station, Research facility at Holme Bay, Antarctica

Located in East Antarctica at coordinates -67.60258 and 62.8736, Mawson Station stands at an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.

The Australian Antarctic Division established Mawson Station in 1954, making it the oldest continuously inhabited station south of the Antarctic Circle.

Scientists at Mawson Station conduct research in cosmic ray detection, space weather investigations, meteorology, and studies of penguin populations.

The station accommodates up to 20 personnel during winter months and 53 during summer, providing facilities for scientific research and daily living.

Two 300-kilowatt wind turbines were installed at Mawson Station in 2003, making it the first Antarctic station to harness katabatic winds for power generation.

Location: Antarctic Treaty area

Inception: 1954

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Website: http://aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=6909

GPS coordinates: -67.60258,62.87360

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:35

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