tarneahelaga

Tarneahelaga is a small, uninhabited island located in the South Shetland Islands archipelago of Antarctica. It is situated approximately 1.5 kilometers east of the northern tip of Smith Island and 1.2 kilometers west of the southern tip of Robert Island. The island is roughly oval-shaped, with a maximum length of about 300 meters and a maximum width of about 150 meters. Its surface is mostly covered in ice and snow, with a few small rocky outcrops.

Tarneahelaga was first charted by the British Antarctic Expedition (1907-1909) under Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The name "Tarneahelaga" is derived from the Icelandic words "tarni" meaning "small" and "ey" meaning "island," reflecting the island's small size. The island is part of the British Antarctic Territory and is protected under the Antarctic Treaty System.

Due to its remote location and harsh environment, Tarneahelaga is not a popular destination for tourism or scientific research. However, it is an important site for studying the effects of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem. The island's small size and lack of human activity make it an ideal location for monitoring the impacts of global warming on wildlife and plant life.