Truro Island
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Uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic
 A closeup map showing Truro Island | |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 75°17′N 97°11′W / 75.283°N 97.183°W / 75.283; -97.183 (Truro Island) |
| Archipelago | Queen Elizabeth Islands Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Truro Island lies within the Arctic Archipelago in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of northern Canada's territory of Nunavut. It is one of the mid-waterway islands in the McDougall Sound between Bathurst Island and Cornwallis Island. Long and narrow, the island is 21 km2 (8.1 sq mi).[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Truro Island". nrcan.gc.ca. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ↑ Johnston, M.; Frederking, R. (September 2000). "Seasonal Decay of First Year Sea Ice". Canadian Hydraulics Centre, National Research Council of Canada (FTP). Retrieved 2008-04-30.[dead ftp link] (To view documents see Help:FTP)
- ↑ "C-ICE 2001 Data Report" (PDF). Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba. Retrieved 2008-04-30.[dead link]
- ↑ Mosscrop, David R.; Barber, D.G. (2005-02-25). "Annual Report for Research Centers and Institutes" (PDF). Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba. Retrieved 2008-04-30.[dead link]
External links
- Truro Island in the Atlas of Canada - Toporama; Natural Resources Canada
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Cryospheric Experiment (C-ICE)- scientific experiments on Truro Island
- Synopsis Of The Polaris Zn-Pb-Cu District, Canadian Arctic Islands, Nunavut- mining on Truro Island
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