Black Island (Ross Archipelago)

Black Island

Black Island and Skidoos at sunset
Black Island Location in Antarctica
Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	78°12′S 166°25′E / 78.200°S 166.417°E / -78.200; 166.417 (Black Island)
Archipelago	Ross Archipelago
Length	12 mi (19 km)
Highest elevation	1,041 m (3415 ft)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited

Black Island (78°12′S 166°25′E / 78.200°S 166.417°E / -78.200; 166.417 (Black Island)), is an island in the Ross Archipelago, 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) long, projecting through the Ross Ice Shelf to a height of 1,040 metres (3,410 ft).meters. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (BrNAE: 1901-04) and named by them for its appearance. The island is largely ice free and principally composed of black volcanic rock.^[1] The island's northernmost point is named Cape Hodgson, commemorating Thomas Vere Hodgson, one of the oldest members of the Discovery Expedition.^[2]