Prevot Island is a small island located among the Biscoe Islands, off the west coast of Graham Land in the Antarctic Peninsula. It lies approximately 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of Belding Island and northwest of Krogh Island, forming part of the larger group of islands that extend along the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Geography and Location: The island is situated at approximately 66°20′S 67°12′W. Like many islands in the Biscoe group, it is characterized by rocky terrain and is largely ice-covered for much of the year, typical of the Antarctic environment. It is surrounded by the waters of the Southern Ocean, which are often rich in marine life, though the harsh conditions make human habitation impossible.
History and Naming: Prevot Island was first charted by the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) between 1934 and 1937, led by John Rymill. Its name was given by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-names Committee (UK-APC) in 1959. The island is named in honor of Jean Prevot, a distinguished French glaciologist. Prevot was notable for his collaborative work on glaciological research in Queen Maud Land during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957–58, a significant international scientific endeavor focused on Earth sciences.