The island extends in a general east–west direction, is mainly ice-covered and comprises numerous bays, glaciers and peaks, the highest rising to 1,265 metres (4,150 ft).

Powell named the island in honour of the coronation of George IV, who had become king of the United Kingdom in 1820.

Most of the land in the site is covered by glacial ice, with small areas of ice-free terrain along the coast.

[2] Many geographic features on and around Coronation Island have been charted and named by various exploration and survey groups.

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