Signy
Welcome to Signy, a Polar island in the Southern Ocean, part of the majestic Southern Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Signy 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 Signy
Size: 19.5 km²
Coastline: 35.8 km
Ocean: Southern Ocean
Sea: Southern Ocean
Continent: Seven seas (open ocean)
Signy is a Medium Island spanning 19 km² with a coastline of 36 km.
Archipel: South Orkney Islands – A group of islands in the Southern Ocean, near Antarctica, known for their stark, icy landscapes and research stations.
Tectonic Plate: Australia – A major tectonic plate covering Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its relative stability and occasional seismic activity.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -60.71033468 / Longitude: -45.62718561
Climate and weather of Signy
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 Signy
Timezone: UTC-03:00
Timezone places: America/Sao_Paulo
Max. Elevation: m
Mean Elevation: m
Vegetation: Snow and Ice Covered
Tree Coverage: 19%
The mean elevation is m. The island is characterized by Mountains: High, steeply elevated landforms. Characterized by both a high maximum elevation (over 500 meters) and a high mean elevation, creating rugged, mountainous terrains on islands.
Dominating Vegetation: Snow and Ice Covered
These areas are permanently or seasonally covered in snow and ice, with little to no vegetation, such as polar regions and high mountains. Signy has a tree cover of 19 %.
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 Signy
Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Signy. The nearest airport is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport, located 1488 km away.
Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Signy. The closest major port is ELLEFSEN HARBOR, approximately 61 km away.
The mean population of Signy is per km². Signy is . The island belongs to Antarctica.
Continuing your journey, Laurie is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Signy Island
Antarctica is classified as Developing region: Regions characterized by lower income levels, with economies in the process of industrialization and modernization. The level of income is High income: nonOECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Signy
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Signy. 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.