Alfred Faure, Research station in Île de la Possession, France.
The Alfred Faure station stands at an elevation of 143 meters on a plateau at the eastern end of Île de la Possession in the Crozet Archipelago.
The French scientific station replaced a temporary base in 1963, receiving its name from the site leader who managed operations during its early establishment period.
Scientists conduct research in meteorology, seismology, biology, and geology, contributing data about climate patterns and earth sciences in the subantarctic region.
The station connects to the coast through a 1.6-kilometer road, while the research vessel Marion Dufresne delivers supplies and rotates personnel several times annually.
The location receives only 600 hours of sunshine per year, with temperatures ranging from 22.4 degrees Celsius maximum to -6.6 degrees Celsius minimum.
Location: Crozet Islands
Inception: 1963
Elevation above the sea: 130 m
GPS coordinates: -46.43230,51.85820
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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