Decepcion 
Satellite and aerial maps of Decepcion with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel de Castilla , South Shetland Islands | 1.3 | 095 | AQGDC |
| Deception Station B , South Shetland Islands | 6.9 | 090 | |
| Juan Carlos 1st Base , South Shetland Islands | 38.3 | 024 | AQJCP |
| Yankee Harbour , South Shetland Islands | 68.3 | 043 | |
| Captain Arturo Prat Base , South Shetland Islands | 76.5 | 044 | AQAPT |
| Ash Point , South Shetland Islands | 77.7 | 043 |
Decepcion |
1948 to present | ||
| 62° 58' 36.25'' S 60° 42' 2.5'' W | ||
| Albufero Lagoon, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands | ||
| Elevation: 20 feet |
Established in Jan 1948 as a permanent research station for the Programa Antártico Argentino, volcanic activity in the late 1960s caused the base to be occupied in Antarctic summers only. Principal research focus is now on volcanology, seismology and other Earth Sciences. 
