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Edgeworth David Camp
Antarctic base
Edgeworth Davis Base in Bunger Hills, seen from south-east
Edgeworth David CampLocation of Edgeworth David Camp in Antarctica
Coordinates: 66°14′59″S 100°36′12″E / 66.249764°S 100.603219°E / -66.249764; 100.603219
Country	Australia
Location in Antarctica	Bunger Hills Antarctica
Administered by	Australian Antarctic Division
Established	1986 (1986)
Population
• Total	Up to 8
Type	Seasonal
Period	Summer
Status	Operational
Website	aad.gov.au

Edgeworth David Base is a refuge and research outpost named after Sir Edgeworth David, located in Northern Bunger Hills. It was opened in 1986 by the Australian Antarctic Division. It is temporary visited during the summer season and used for geological, geophysical, geomorphological and biological research.

See also

• List of Antarctic research stations
• List of Antarctic field camps

References

1. "Antarctic Treaty". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-09-16.

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