Where is Bouvet Island?

Bouvet Island (/ ˈbuːveɪ / BOO-vay; Norwegian: Bouvetøya [bʉˈvèːœʏɑ]) is an uninhabited island and dependency of Norway. It is a protected nature reserve. It is a subantarctic volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean at the southern end of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and is the world's most remote island.

Could Bouvet Island expand eastward?

Bouvet Island is among the least studied islands of the Southern Ocean (Watkins et al. 1984 ). Its remote situation within the ACC/Westwind Drift raised speculations as to a possible eastward expansion of the South American biogeographic provinces.

How far is Bouvet Island from Antarctica?

Bouvet Island is one of the most remote islands in the world. The closest land is Queen Maud Land of Antarctica, which is 1,700 km (1,100 mi) to the south, : 58 and Gough Island, 1,845 km (1,146 mi) to the north.

Is Bouvet Island a biotic exchange Island?

Especially worth mentioning is the island chain of the Scotia Arc, which via the West Wind Drift and a system of eddies is continuing to support to some extent the biotic exchange between areas north and south of the Polar Front. Bouvet Island is among the least studied islands of the Southern Ocean (Watkins et al. 1984 ).

When was Bouvet Island discovered?

Bouvet Island was discovered in 1739 by a French naval officer after whom it is named. No claim was made until 1825, when the British flag was raised. A few expeditions visited the island in the late 19th century. In 1929, the UK waived its claim in favor of Norway, which had occupied the island two years previously.

How did Bouvet Island become a dependency?

The expedition carried out aerial photography of the island and was the first Antarctic expedition to use aircraft. : 64 The Dependency Act, passed by the Parliament of Norway on 27 February 1930, established Bouvet Island as a Norwegian dependency, along with Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land.