Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Area is an ice-free area of 40 km² which comprises also the near-shore islands, collectively known as the Larsemann Hills, and the adjacent plateau. The ice-free area consists of two major peninsulas , four minor peninsulas, and approximately 130 near shore islands. Substantial station-based research is undertaken on the site and tourists have visited the area on day trips. An increase in tourism Antarctica-wide has the potential over time to promote continued tourist visits to the Larsemann Hills, and the proposed establishment of a compacted snow airstrip near the site of the previous skiway may facilitate increased numbers of visits and visits of greater duration, including the potential for land-based tourism. The initial period of intensive human activity between 1986 and 1989 and the subsequent conduct of science and support operations in the area have resulted in notable localised alteration of the environment, concentrated on eastern Broknes. The construction of station buildings, associated facilities and access routes on eastern Broknes has caused physical degradation of the ice-free surface. There is evidence of breakdown of rocks and exposure of the permafrost layer through repeated vehicle use which has caused surface erosion and altered drainage patterns. Chemical contamination of some lakes and soils has occurred through the accidental spillage of hydrocarbons and the disposal of wastewater on the ground surface. Several introduced floral species have also been detected.. }
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- Antarctic_Specially_Managed_Area description "The Area is an ice-free area of 40 km² which comprises also the near-shore islands, collectively known as the Larsemann Hills, and the adjacent plateau. The ice-free area consists of two major peninsulas , four minor peninsulas, and approximately 130 near shore islands. Substantial station-based research is undertaken on the site and tourists have visited the area on day trips. An increase in tourism Antarctica-wide has the potential over time to promote continued tourist visits to the Larsemann Hills, and the proposed establishment of a compacted snow airstrip near the site of the previous skiway may facilitate increased numbers of visits and visits of greater duration, including the potential for land-based tourism. The initial period of intensive human activity between 1986 and 1989 and the subsequent conduct of science and support operations in the area have resulted in notable localised alteration of the environment, concentrated on eastern Broknes. The construction of station buildings, associated facilities and access routes on eastern Broknes has caused physical degradation of the ice-free surface. There is evidence of breakdown of rocks and exposure of the permafrost layer through repeated vehicle use which has caused surface erosion and altered drainage patterns. Chemical contamination of some lakes and soils has occurred through the accidental spillage of hydrocarbons and the disposal of wastewater on the ground surface. Several introduced floral species have also been detected.".