Asuka Station (Antarctica)

This article is about the Antarctic research station. For the train station in Nara, Japan, see Asuka Station.
The location of the Asuka Station

The Asuka Station (あすか基地 Asuka Kichi) is a permanent Japanese Antarctic unmanned observation base. It is located on Queen Maud Land and was opened in 1985.

Coordinates: 71°31.34′S 24°08.17′E / 71.52233°S 24.13617°E / -71.52233; 24.13617


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