the fact that Zavodovski Island is part of the British overseas territory (or is it? other than the infobox that mentions UK administration, there doesn't seem to be any discussion about this in the article)
Geography and geomorphology
the article on the
South Sandwich Islands says that they are a part of the "South Atlantic Ocean", which contradicts the statement here that Zavodovski Island is part of the Southern Ocean (i.e. Antarctic Ocean). Which is correct?
The distance that is written "13,000 kilometres (7,000 nmi)" seems like an overestimate, as New Zealand is not this far from the South Sandwich Islands (Google search gives me 8,997 km to Zavodovski, or 4858 nmi)
"Zavodovski is the northernmost of the South Sandwich Islands, which lie in the Southern Ocean southeast of South Georgia[2] and extend over a distance of 350 kilometres (220 mi) in north-south direction." —> "...which lie southeast of South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean and span a distance of 350 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south." rephrase for clarity?
"A 70–160 metres (230–520 ft) deep" —> "A submarine shelf, 70–160 metres (230–520 ft) in depth..." If you don't like the reword, you'll need to add the parameter adj=on to the convert template. Same with these: "are made up by 15–30 metres (49–98 ft) high cliffs"; "lies the 551 metres (1,808 ft)[9][1] or 557 metres (1,827 ft) high Mount Curry"; "left a 4 cubic kilometres (0.96 cu mi) deposit"
"about 0.1 square kilometres (0.039 sq mi)" too much implied accuracy in output, especially since input value is labeled "about"
"lava flows surround most of Mount Curry." forgive my ignorance, but I associate the term "lava flows" with the hot, not yet solidified stuff from volcanoes; is it still the correct term to use after it's become solid rock?
Done, but a blockfield is something completely different from a boulder beach. Bathymetry is a little misleading, as we are talking about the submarine appearance not the measurement technique.
Jo-Jo Eumerus (
talk)
07:56, 24 October 2023 (UTC)reply
Geology
It might be clearer to say "The South America Plate subducts beneath the Scotia Plate to the east of the South Sandwich Islands..." to ensure there's no confusion about the location relative to the plates.
It might be clearer to state "Basalt is the dominant rock type produced by volcanic activity..." to specify what you're referring to.
"resemble these of" -> those of
Flora and fauna
"and algae in proximity to penguin colonies." this wording makes it sounds like algae are only to be found near penguin colonies (which of course is not true; they're probably nearly everywhere on this island)
How about mentioning the predominant green alga species, Prasiola crispa? They're mentioned by Holdgate & Baker ("the green slopes of Prasiola"), and seem to be common throughout the SS islands.
Esculenta (
talk)
20:40, 29 October 2023 (UTC)reply
what about the lichens? Surely there must be lichens on this island? I'd be very surprised if there weren't any documented near the nitrogen-rich environments of the bird colonies
"Numerous penguins were present[37] in a 2020 survey.[44]" this sentence seems highly uninformative, considering the 10s/100s of thousands of penguins previously discussed.
endashes for number ranges
Geologic history
"although radiometric dating of its rocks has not taken place" as of 1990, I suppose. Anything more recent? Also, "although radiometric dating of its rocks has not taken place." -> "though its rocks have not been radiometrically dated." better?
In the sentence, "Alternating sequences of lava flows and tephra built the island up during the last few ten thousands of years..." the phrasing "last few ten thousands" is atypical. Instead, "last few tens of thousands" would be more conventional.
The phrase "ash and lava bombs fallout" might be clearer as "fallout of ash and lava bombs."
"pars of the island" -> parts
Research history and naming
"Other names of the island are Zawadowski Ssawadowski" missing comma?
any more details about the scientific expeditions of 1930 and 1962? Were they botanical or geological in nature, and what country financed them?
The term "Soviet landing" in the context of Argentina laying claim to the islands might benefit from a brief elaboration or clarification. As it stands, the connection between the Soviet landing and Argentina's claim is not clearly established.
please include the interesting placenames in the smell subsection; I don't think the note is necessary, it just make the interested reader have to scan down into the sources to extract these names
this article refers to Zavodovski as the "world’s smelliest island"; might be worthwhile to see if other sources make a similar claim, and add a bit to the smell section?
"C.A. Larsen" ->include first name on first usage
External link -> links, but those look more like "Further reading" to me
Ok, I've checked a few sources and am satisfied that GA criterion #2 is met, as are the
other criteria. The single image is public domain. Consider adding the green algae mentioned above. Now promoting to GA.
Esculenta (
talk)
20:40, 29 October 2023 (UTC)reply
the fact that Zavodovski Island is part of the British overseas territory (or is it? other than the infobox that mentions UK administration, there doesn't seem to be any discussion about this in the article)
Geography and geomorphology
the article on the
South Sandwich Islands says that they are a part of the "South Atlantic Ocean", which contradicts the statement here that Zavodovski Island is part of the Southern Ocean (i.e. Antarctic Ocean). Which is correct?
The distance that is written "13,000 kilometres (7,000 nmi)" seems like an overestimate, as New Zealand is not this far from the South Sandwich Islands (Google search gives me 8,997 km to Zavodovski, or 4858 nmi)
"Zavodovski is the northernmost of the South Sandwich Islands, which lie in the Southern Ocean southeast of South Georgia[2] and extend over a distance of 350 kilometres (220 mi) in north-south direction." —> "...which lie southeast of South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean and span a distance of 350 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south." rephrase for clarity?
"A 70–160 metres (230–520 ft) deep" —> "A submarine shelf, 70–160 metres (230–520 ft) in depth..." If you don't like the reword, you'll need to add the parameter adj=on to the convert template. Same with these: "are made up by 15–30 metres (49–98 ft) high cliffs"; "lies the 551 metres (1,808 ft)[9][1] or 557 metres (1,827 ft) high Mount Curry"; "left a 4 cubic kilometres (0.96 cu mi) deposit"
"about 0.1 square kilometres (0.039 sq mi)" too much implied accuracy in output, especially since input value is labeled "about"
"lava flows surround most of Mount Curry." forgive my ignorance, but I associate the term "lava flows" with the hot, not yet solidified stuff from volcanoes; is it still the correct term to use after it's become solid rock?
Done, but a blockfield is something completely different from a boulder beach. Bathymetry is a little misleading, as we are talking about the submarine appearance not the measurement technique.
Jo-Jo Eumerus (
talk)
07:56, 24 October 2023 (UTC)reply
Geology
It might be clearer to say "The South America Plate subducts beneath the Scotia Plate to the east of the South Sandwich Islands..." to ensure there's no confusion about the location relative to the plates.
It might be clearer to state "Basalt is the dominant rock type produced by volcanic activity..." to specify what you're referring to.
"resemble these of" -> those of
Flora and fauna
"and algae in proximity to penguin colonies." this wording makes it sounds like algae are only to be found near penguin colonies (which of course is not true; they're probably nearly everywhere on this island)
How about mentioning the predominant green alga species, Prasiola crispa? They're mentioned by Holdgate & Baker ("the green slopes of Prasiola"), and seem to be common throughout the SS islands.
Esculenta (
talk)
20:40, 29 October 2023 (UTC)reply
what about the lichens? Surely there must be lichens on this island? I'd be very surprised if there weren't any documented near the nitrogen-rich environments of the bird colonies
"Numerous penguins were present[37] in a 2020 survey.[44]" this sentence seems highly uninformative, considering the 10s/100s of thousands of penguins previously discussed.
endashes for number ranges
Geologic history
"although radiometric dating of its rocks has not taken place" as of 1990, I suppose. Anything more recent? Also, "although radiometric dating of its rocks has not taken place." -> "though its rocks have not been radiometrically dated." better?
In the sentence, "Alternating sequences of lava flows and tephra built the island up during the last few ten thousands of years..." the phrasing "last few ten thousands" is atypical. Instead, "last few tens of thousands" would be more conventional.
The phrase "ash and lava bombs fallout" might be clearer as "fallout of ash and lava bombs."
"pars of the island" -> parts
Research history and naming
"Other names of the island are Zawadowski Ssawadowski" missing comma?
any more details about the scientific expeditions of 1930 and 1962? Were they botanical or geological in nature, and what country financed them?
The term "Soviet landing" in the context of Argentina laying claim to the islands might benefit from a brief elaboration or clarification. As it stands, the connection between the Soviet landing and Argentina's claim is not clearly established.
please include the interesting placenames in the smell subsection; I don't think the note is necessary, it just make the interested reader have to scan down into the sources to extract these names
this article refers to Zavodovski as the "world’s smelliest island"; might be worthwhile to see if other sources make a similar claim, and add a bit to the smell section?
"C.A. Larsen" ->include first name on first usage
External link -> links, but those look more like "Further reading" to me
Ok, I've checked a few sources and am satisfied that GA criterion #2 is met, as are the
other criteria. The single image is public domain. Consider adding the green algae mentioned above. Now promoting to GA.
Esculenta (
talk)
20:40, 29 October 2023 (UTC)reply