Spy

Welcome to Spy, a Polar island in the Beaufort Sea, part of the majestic Arctic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Spy 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 Spy

Size: 1.053 km²
Coastline: 19.6 km
Ocean: Arctic Ocean
Sea: Beaufort Sea
Continent: North America

Spy is a Small Island spanning 1.1 km² with a coastline of 19.6 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: 70.55921803 / Longitude: -149.86571008

Climate and weather of Spy

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 Spy

Timezone: UTC-09:00
Timezone places: America/Anchorage
Max. Elevation: -2 m
Mean Elevation: -3 m
Vegetation: Wetland
Tree Coverage: 92%

The mean elevation is -3 m. Remarkably, this unique island barely emerges above the sea level, showcasing nature’s fascinating interplay with the ocean. 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: Wetland
These areas are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and support aquatic plants. Wetlands are important for biodiversity and water filtration. Spy has a tree cover of 92 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Spy

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Spy. The nearest airport is Deadhorse Airport, located 150 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Spy. The closest major port is PRUDHOE BAY, approximately 152 km away.

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

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

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 Spy

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Spy. 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.