Lawson Island

Lawson Island
22.259 km²
Coastline: 41.946 km
Landform: Plains
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Tree Cover: 38%
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Welcome to Lawson Island, a Polar island in the Hudson Strait, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Lawson Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and size of Lawson Island

Size: 22.3 km²
Coastline: 41.9 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Hudson Strait
Continent: North America

Lawson Island is a Medium Island spanning 22 km² with a coastline of 42 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: 60.62428442 / Longitude: -64.64996747

Climate and weather of Lawson Island

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.

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