Resolution Subglacial Highlands
Plateau Subglacial highlands beneath Antarctic ice sheet
A subglacial highland in Antarctica mapped beneath the ice sheet; Resolution Subglacial Highlands are of interest to glaciologists and geophysicists studying ice dynamics, not general tourism.
The Resolution Subglacial Highlands are a region of elevated bedrock beneath the Antarctic ice sheet located in East Antarctica.
The highlands are entirely subglacial and not visitable in a conventional sense; observations of the feature come from geophysical surveys rather than surface access.
The existence and form of the highlands have been revealed through airborne and ground-based geophysical mapping programs that measure bedrock topography under the ice.
Situated under the Antarctic ice sheet in East Antarctica near the longitude given, the feature lies well inland from any coastal science stations and is part of the continent’s buried landscape.
- Subglacial feature: Buried beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, the feature is part of subglacial bedrock topography and not exposed at the surface.
How to Get to Resolution Subglacial Highlands #
Access is limited to national Antarctic programmes and research expeditions. Travel typically involves aircraft from Antarctic gateways or ship-based support, with strict permitting and logistical coordination.
Tips for Visiting Resolution Subglacial Highlands #
- Extremely remote science-only access-contact relevant national Antarctic program for details.
- Expect ice-covered logistics and no visitor facilities.
- Coordinates are for research navigation; terrain can vary seasonally.
Best Time to Visit Resolution Subglacial Highlands #
A subglacial highland region in Antarctica, largely of interest to geologists and glaciologists and accessible only by scientific programmes.
Weather & Climate near Resolution Subglacial Highlands #
Resolution Subglacial Highlands's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in May). Temperatures range from -46°C to -16°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -37°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is the coldest month with highs of -40°C and lows of -46°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -38°C and lows of -44°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -38°C and lows of -44°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -37°C and lows of -43°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -42°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -32°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain.
