Continental Medium Island North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plateau Untouched Wilderness

Chisik

Continental Medium Island North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plateau Untouched Wilderness

Chisik, United States of America

Added on 6 January 2024

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24.409 km²

Coastline: 39.059 km

Landform: Plateau

UTC-09:00

Tree Cover: 56%

Open Woodland

United States of America

Closest neighboring island: Kalgin

Welcome to Chisik, a Continental island in the Gulf of Alaska, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Chisik unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Chisik

Size: 24.4 km²
Coastline: 39.1 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Gulf of Alaska
Continent: North America

Chisik is a Medium Island spanning 24 km² with a coastline of 39 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 60.14333486 / Longitude: -152.59260004

Climate and weather of Chisik

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

Topography and nature of Chisik

Timezone: UTC-09:00
Timezone places: America/Anchorage
Max. Elevation: 530 m
Mean Elevation: 60 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 56%

The mean elevation is 60 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 530 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plateau: Elevated flatlands rising sharply above the surrounding area, with a maximum elevation over 500 meters but a mean elevation less than 300 meters, forming unique highland areas on islands.

Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Chisik has a tree cover of 56 %.

Vegetation: 7 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Chisik

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Chisik. The nearest airport is Ouzinkie Airport, located 239 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Chisik. The closest major port is SNUG HARBOR, approximately 1 km away.

The mean population of Chisik is 0 per km². Chisik is Uninhabited. The island belongs to United States of America.

Continuing your journey, Kalgin is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Chisik island

Stand Up Paddle Chisik Island Alaska

Stand up paddle expedition in Chisik Island Alaska.

Chisik island jan 2012

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United States of America is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Chisik

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Chisik. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.