Julio Ripamondi Base

Julio Ripamondi Base is a Chilean Antarctic research base. It is located on Ardley Island in the South Shetland Islands. The base is located 50 meters above sea level, on a solid rock surface, 100 meters from the sea. Opened in 1982, it can accommodate a crew of four people. The installation consists of four modules. Julio Ripamondi is located near a colony of gentoo penguins.[1][2][3]

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Coordinates: 62°12′42″S 58°55′00″W / 62.2117°S 58.9167°W / -62.2117; -58.9167

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