Definition
Disilitsa Point is a coastal geographical feature—a headland or point—located in Antarctica.
Overview
The point forms part of the coastline of an Antarctic island or peninsula. It is catalogued in the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica, which records officially recognized place names used in scientific and cartographic contexts. The precise island or peninsula on which Disilitsa Point lies is not broadly documented in publicly available encyclopedia entries.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Disilitsa” derives from a settlement in western Bulgaria. Many Antarctic features have been named by Bulgarian Antarctic expeditions after locations in Bulgaria, reflecting the practice of assigning culturally significant toponyms to newly surveyed geographic features.
Characteristics
- Geographic type: Headland (coastal point)
- Environment: Ice‑covered coastline typical of the Antarctic region, subject to seasonal sea ice and extreme climatic conditions.
- Coordinates: Accurate coordinates are recorded in the SCAR Gazetteer, but they are not included here due to the lack of widely disseminated verification.
- Accessibility: Like most Antarctic coastal points, access is limited to research vessels and expeditions during the austral summer months.
Related Topics
- SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica
- Bulgarian Antarctic Place-names Commission
- Antarctic Peninsula geography
- Antarctic coastal geomorphology
Note: Detailed topographic or scientific data specific to Disilitsa Point is not extensively covered in general reference works. Accurate information beyond the naming origin and general classification is not confirmed.