East Sea Lion

East Sea Lion
0.916 km²
Coastline: 4.562 km
Landform: Plains
UTC-04:00
Tree Cover: 89%
Shrubland

Welcome to East Sea Lion, a Polar island in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes East Sea Lion unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of East Sea Lion

Size: 0.916 km²
Coastline: 4.6 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: South Atlantic Ocean
Continent: South America

East Sea Lion is a Tiny Island spanning 0.916 km² with a coastline of 4.6 km.

Archipel:

Tectonic Plate: South America – A major plate covering the South American continent and part of the Atlantic Ocean, known for the Andes mountain range and significant seismic and volcanic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -52.44591809 / Longitude: -58.89941466

Climate and weather of East Sea Lion

Climate Zone: Polar
Climate Details: Tundra
Temperature: Cold

Climate Characteristics: The tundra climate features long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers. Vegetation is limited to mosses, lichens, and small shrubs due to the low temperatures and short growing seasons. Biodiversity is low, but some specialized species thrive.

Topography and nature of East Sea Lion

Timezone: UTC-04:00
Timezone places: America/La_Paz
Max. Elevation: 9 m
Mean Elevation: 9 m
Vegetation: Shrubland
Tree Coverage: 89%

The mean elevation is 9 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 9 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Shrubland
Dominated by shrubs and small bushes, these areas are typical in dry, rocky, or sandy environments, as well as in regions with poor soil fertility. East Sea Lion has a tree cover of 89 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to East Sea Lion

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on East Sea Lion. The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Airport, located 84 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on East Sea Lion. The closest major port is STANLEY, approximately 143 km away.

The mean population of East Sea Lion is 0 per km². East Sea Lion is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Falkland Is..

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

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Falkland Is. 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 East Sea Lion

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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.

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