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[edit] Aagaard Glacier

'''Aagaard Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|46|S|64|31|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 8 [[Mile|mile]]s (13 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, which lies close east of [[Gould Glacier]] and flows in a southerly direction into [[Mill Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) during December 1947. Named by the FIDS for [[Bjarne Aagaard]], Norwegian authority on Antarctic whaling and exploration.

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[edit] Aagaard Islands

'''Aagaard Islands''' ({{coor dm|65|51|S|53|40|E|}}) is a group of small islands lying close west of [[Proclamation Island]] and [[Cape Batterbee]]. Discovered in January 1930 by [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE) under Mawson and named for [[Bjarne Aagaard]].

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Mount Aaron

'''Mount Aaron''' ({{coor dm|74|31|S|64|53|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] in the northwest part of the [[Latady Mountains]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[W.T. Aaron]], electrician with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1963.

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[edit] Abbey Nunatak

'''Abbey Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|37|S|134|43|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Penrod Nunatak]], lying at the west side of [[Reedy Glacier]] just north of the mouth of [[Kansas Glacier]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Gordon Abbey]], radioman with the [[Byrd Station]] winter party, 1957.

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[edit] Abbot Ice Shelf

'''Abbot Ice Shelf''' ({{coor dm|72|45|S|96|0|W|}}) is an [[ice shelf|ice shelf]] 250 [[Mile|mile]]s (400 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 40 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, bordering [[Eights Coast]] from [[Cape Waite]] to [[Phrogner Point]]. Thurston Island lies along the north edge of the west half of this ice shelf; other sizable islands (Sherman, Carpenter, Dustin, Johnson, [[McNamara]], Farwell and Dendtler) lie partly or wholly within it. The ice shelf was sighted by members of [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in flights from the ship Bear, in February 1940, and its west portion was delineated from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. The full extent was mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from [[U.S. Navy]] air photos of 1966. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[R. Admiral J. Lloyd Abbot]], Jr., [[Commanding Officer]], [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, February 1967 to June 1969.

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[edit] Abbotsmith Glacier

'''Abbotsmith Glacier''' ({{coor dm|53|6|S|73|24|E|}}) is a well-defined [[glacier]], 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, descending from the ice-covered west slopes of [[Big Ben]] to the west side of [[Heard Island]] between Walsh and [[Henderson Bluffs]]. Surveyed in 1948 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) who named it for [[John Abbotsmith]], engineer with the party.

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[edit] Abbott Island

'''Abbott Island''' ({{coor dm|64|6|S|62|8|W|}}) is an [[island]] lying 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Davis Island]] in the south part of [[Bouquet Bay]], off the northeast side of [[Brabant Island]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Roughly charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1956-57, and mapped from these photos in 1959. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Maude Abbott]] (1869-1940), American authority on congenital heart disease. Her classification of this subject is the basis of modern investigation and treatment.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Abbott Peak

'''Abbott Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|26|S|167|0|E|}}) is a pyramidal [[peak]] on [[Ross Island]], on the north side of [[Mount Erebus]], between it and [[Mount Bird]]. Charted by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] under Scott, 1910-13, and named for [[Petty Officer George P. Abbott]], [[Royal Navy]], a member of the expedition.

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[edit] Abbott Spur

'''Abbott Spur''' ({{coor dm|78|16|S|161|55|E|}}) is a named after [[Robin Abbott]], ASA, [[Helicopter Field Operations Coordinator]] at [[McMurdo]].

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[edit] Mount Abbott

'''Mount Abbott''' ({{coor dm|74|42|S|163|50|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 1,020 m, which stands 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Cape Canwe]] and is the highest point in the [[Northern Foothills]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by the [[Northern Party]] of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13, and named for [[Petty Officer George P. Abbott]], [[Royal Navy]], a member of the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Abbs

'''Mount Abbs''' ({{coor dm|70|35|S|66|38|E|}}) is the most prominent [[peak]] (2,135 m) in the central part of [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]], situated just west of [[Thomson Massif]]. Discovered by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) southern party led by [[W.G. Bewsher]] in December 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Gordon Abbs]], radio operator at [[Mawson Station]] in 1956.

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[edit] Abel Nunatak

'''Abel Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|63|33|S|57|41|W|}}) is the easternmost of two isolated [[nunatak]]s on the south side of [[Broad Valley]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. The name arose at the time of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) geological survey in 1960-61 and is in association with nearby [[Cain Nunatak]].

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[edit] Abele Nunatak

'''Abele Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|76|18|S|143|15|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] lying 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Hutcheson Nunataks]] at the head of [[Balchen Glacier]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped from surveys by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos (1959-65). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[C.A. Abele]], Jr., a member of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1933-35).

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[edit] Abele Spur

'''Abele Spur''' ({{coor dm|83|13|S|51|5|W|}}) is a rock spur that descends west from [[Mount Lechner]] toward [[Herring Nunataks]] in the [[Forrestal Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) at the suggestion of [[Arthur B. Ford]] for [[Gunars Abele]], civil engineer on the 1973-74 [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP)-CRREL survey in this area.

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[edit] Abendroth Peak

'''Abendroth Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|5|S|62|0|W|}}) is a [[peak]] 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Stockton Peak]] on the divide between the Murrish and [[Gain Glaciers]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Ernst K. Abendroth]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[Palmer Station]] in 1968.

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[edit] Abercrombie Crests

'''Abercrombie Crests''' ({{coor dm|81|0|S|160|9|E|}}) is a cluster of rock summits rising to 1259 m in the north part of [[Darley Hills]], [[Churchill Mountains]]. The feature is 9 [[Mile|mile]]s (14 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southeast of [[Mount Deleon]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Thomas J. Abercrombie]] of the [[National Geographic Magazine Foreign Editorial Staff]], 1957-90, who was on assignment in Antarctica, 1957-58. One of several features in Darley Hills that are named for NGM staff.

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[edit] Abernethy Flats

'''Abernethy Flats''' ({{coor dm|63|52|S|57|54|W|}}) is a gravel plain cut by braided streams at the head of [[Brandy Bay]], [[James Ross Island]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1983 after [[Thomas Abernethy]], gunner on HMS Erebus (Capt. [[James C. Ross]]) during exploration of these waters in 1842-43.

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[edit] Ablation Lake

'''Ablation Lake''' ({{coor dm|70|49|S|68|26|W|}}) is a pro-glacial tidal [[lake]] in [[Ablation Valley]], [[Alexander Island]], with stratified saline and fresh water and depths exceeding 117 meters. The feature is dammed in the upper portion by ice that pushes into the lake from the adjacent [[George VI Ice Shelf]]. Named after the [[valley]] following [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) limnological research from 1973.

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[edit] Ablation Point

'''Ablation Point''' ({{coor dm|70|48|S|68|22|W|}}) is the east extremity of a hook-shaped rock ridge marking the north side of the entrance to [[Ablation Valley]] on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]]. First photographed from the air on [[November 23]], [[1935]], by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] and mapped from these photos by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. Roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) and resurveyed in 1949 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by FIDS for nearby Ablation Valley.

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[edit] Ablation Valley

'''Ablation Valley''' ({{coor dm|70|48|S|68|30|W|}}) is a mainly ice-free [[valley]] on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]], 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, which is entered immediately south of [[Ablation Point]] and opens on [[George VI Sound]]. First photographed from the air on [[November 23]], [[1935]], by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] and mapped from these photos by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. First visited and surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), and so named by them because of the relatively small amounts of snow and ice found there.

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[edit] Abolin Rock

'''Abolin Rock''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|11|16|E|}}) is a large rock outcrop lying 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of the north end of [[Vindegga Spur]] in the [[Liebknecht Range]], [[Humboldt Mountains]], in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered and plotted from air photos by [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39. Mapped from air photos and surveys by [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-60; remapped by [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1960-61, and named after Soviet botanist [[R.I. Abolin]].

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[edit] Point Abrahamsen

'''Point Abrahamsen''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|8|W|}}) is a point which separates [[Lighthouse Bay]] and [[Prince Olav Harbor]], the two western arms of [[Cook Bay]], on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Charted by DI personnel in 1929 and probably named for [[Captain Abrahamsen]], manager of the whaling station at Prince Olav Harbor at that time.

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[edit] Mount Abrams

'''Mount Abrams''' ({{coor dm|75|22|S|72|27|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.0 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Brice]], in the [[Behrendt Mountains]], [[Ellsworth Land]]. Discovered and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) 1947-48, under [[Finn Ronne]]. Named by Ronne for [[Talbert Abrams]], a noted photogrammetric engineer and instrument manufacturer, who was a supporter of RARE.

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[edit] Abrupt Island

'''Abrupt Island''' ({{coor dm|67|0|S|57|46|E|}}) is an [[island]] 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) across, lying 1.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.4 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Lang Island]], close east of the [[Oygarden Group]] and [[Edward VIII Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and called Brattoy (abrupt island). [[The Norwegian]] name was translated by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) following a 1954 ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) survey of the area.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Abrupt Point

'''Abrupt Point''' ({{coor dm|66|54|S|56|42|E|}}) is a rocky point 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Patricia Islands]], on the west side of [[Edward VIII Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Brattodden (the abrupt point). The Norwegian name was translated by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) following a 1954 ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) survey of the area.

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[edit] Mount Absalom

'''Mount Absalom''' ({{coor dm|80|24|S|25|24|W|}}) is a southernmost and highest (1,640 m) [[mountain]] of the [[Herbert Mountains]], in the central part of the [[Shackleton Range]]. First mapped in 1957 by the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] and named for [[Henry W.L. Absalom]], member of the [[Scientific Committee]] on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1955-58.

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[edit] Abus Valley

'''Abus Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|53|S|155|5|E|}}) is an ice-free [[valley]] 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Turnstile Ridge]] at the north end of [[Britannia Range]]. Named in association with Britannia by a University of Waikato (N.Z.) geological party, 1978-79, led by [[M.J. Selby]]. Abus is a historical placename formerly used in [[Roman Britain]].

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[edit] Academy Glacier

'''Academy Glacier''' ({{coor dm|84|15|S|61|0|W|}}) is a major [[glacier]] in the [[Pensacola Mountains]], draining northwestward between the Patuxent and [[Neptune Ranges]] to enter [[Foundation Ice Stream]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for the [[National Academy]] of Sciences which has played an important role in the planning of the U.S. program for Antarctica.

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[edit] Acarospora Peak

'''Acarospora Peak''' ({{coor dm|86|21|S|148|28|W|}}) is a [[peak]] 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of, and only slightly below the elevation of [[Mount Czegka]], located at the southwest end of [[Watson Escarpment]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) on suggestion of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) [[Scott Glacier Party]], 1969-70, because the lichen Acarospora emergens Dodge was found on the peak.

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[edit] Access Point

'''Access Point''' ({{coor dm|64|50|S|63|47|W|}}) is a rocky point immediately southeast of [[Biscoe Point]] and 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Cape Lancaster]] on the south side of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05. Surveyed in 1955 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and so named because there is a landing place for boats on the northwest tip of the point which provides access to the inland parts of the [[island]].

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[edit] Access Slope

'''Access Slope''' ({{coor dm|79|41|S|156|3|E|}}) is an ice slope between the north end of [[Lindstrom Ridge]] and [[Tether Rock]] in the [[Meteorite Hills]], [[Darwin Mountains]]. The slope is at the west end of the [[Circle Icefall]] in [[Darwin Glacier]] and appears to be the only route through the icefall. Descriptively named by the [[Darwin Glacier Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-58, which made the first descent of the [[glacier]].

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[edit] Achaean Range

'''Achaean Range''' ({{coor dm|64|30|S|63|38|W|}}) is a range of mountains rising to 1,370 m in the central part of [[Anvers Island]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. It is bounded on the east by [[Iliad Glacier]] and [[Trojan Range]] and on the west by [[Marr Ice Piedmont]], and extends northwest from [[Mount Agamemnon]] for 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]), curving northeast for a further 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) to [[Mount Nestor]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955 and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for the Achaeans, one of the opposing forces of the [[Trojan War]] in Homer's Iliad.

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[edit] Mount Achala

'''Mount Achala''' ({{coor dm|62|55|S|60|42|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to 680 m at the north end of [[Telefon Ridge]], [[Deception Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[Argentine Antarctic Expedition]] in 1956 after a [[mountain]] in Argentina.

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[edit] Achernar Island

'''Achernar Island''' ({{coor dm|66|58|S|57|12|E|}}) is an [[island]] 1.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.4 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, lying 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Shaula Island]] in the [[Oygarden Group]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Utoy (the outer island). The group was first visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party in 1954; the island was renamed by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after the star Achernar, which was used for an astrofix in the vicinity.

== See also ==
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[edit] Mount Achernar

'''Mount Achernar''' ({{coor dm|84|12|S|160|56|E|}}) is a [[peak]] forming the northeast end of [[MacAlpine Hills]], on the south side of [[Law Glacier]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) after the star Achernar used in fixing the survey baseline.

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[edit] Achilles Heel

'''Achilles Heel''' ({{coor dm|64|30|S|63|38|W|}}) is a snow-covered hill, 915 m, in the center of the col between [[Mount Helen]] and [[Mount Achilles]] in the [[Achaean Range]] of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955 and so named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) because of its position in relation to Mount Achilles.

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[edit] Mount Achilles

'''Mount Achilles''' ({{coor dm|64|29|S|63|35|W|}}) is a snow-covered, steep-sided [[mountain]], 1,280 m, which rises 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Mount Nestor]] in the [[Achaean Range]] of central [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955 and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Achilles, the central figure in Homer's Iliad.

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[edit] Mount Achilles

'''Mount Achilles''' ({{coor dm|71|53|S|168|8|E|}}) is a prominent pyramidal [[mountain]] (2,880 m) rising from the divide between [[Fitch Glacier]] and Man-o-[[War Glacier]] in the [[Admiralty Mountains]]. Named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, after the former [[New Zealand]] cruiser HMNZS Achilles.

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[edit] Mount Aciar

'''Mount Aciar''' ({{coor dm|64|24|S|62|33|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising to 1,300 m between the heads of [[Rush Glacier]] and [[Jenner Glacier]] in the [[Solvay Mountains]], [[Brabant Island]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. The name "[[Monte Primer Teniente Aciar]]" appears on a 1957 Argentine hydrographic chart.

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[edit] Ackerman Nunatak

'''Ackerman Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|82|41|S|47|45|W|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]], 655 m, standing 6.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southeast of [[Butler Rocks]] in northern [[Forrestal Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas A. Ackerman]], aerographer, [[Ellsworth Station]] winter party, 1957.

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[edit] Ackerman Ridge

'''Ackerman Ridge''' ({{coor dm|86|34|S|147|30|W|}}) is a prominent rock ridge forming the northwest extremity of the [[La Gorce Mountains]] of the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered and roughly mapped in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Ronnie J. Ackerman]], navigator of [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1965 and 1966.

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[edit] Ackley Point

'''Ackley Point''' ({{coor dm|77|47|S|166|55|E|}}) is an ice-covered point 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Cone Hill]] on the east side of [[Hut Point Peninsula]], [[Ross Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 2000 after [[Stephen F. Ackley]], Snow and [[Ice Division]], [[U.S. Army Cold Regions Research]] and [[Engineering Laboratory]] (CRREL), Hanover, [[New Hampshire]], a [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) sea ice specialist who worked in [[McMurdo Sound]] and diverse parts of the [[Southern Ocean]] for more than 25 years, dating from the 1976-77 austral season.

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[edit] Ackroyd Point

'''Ackroyd Point''' ({{coor dm|70|46|S|166|47|E|}}) is a point situated just east of O'[[Hara Glacier]] along the south side of the inner portion of [[Yule Bay]], on the north coast of [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Frederick W. Ackroyd]], MC, U.S. Navy, [[Medical Officer]] with the winter party at the [[Naval Air Facility]] at [[McMurdo Sound]], 1958.

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[edit] Acorn Rock

'''Acorn Rock''' ({{coor dm|54|0|S|38|14|W|}}) is a rock rising 20 m above sea level, 0.35 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Main Island]] in the [[Willis Islands]], [[South Georgia]]. The descriptive name was applied during the survey from HMS Owen in 1960-61.

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[edit] Acosta Glacier

'''Acosta Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|58|S|100|55|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) long flowing north from [[Thurston Island]] just east of [[Dyer Point]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Alex V. Acosta]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), Flagstaff, Arizona, Computer and graphic specialist, part of the USGS team that compiled the 1:5,000,000-scale [[Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer]] satellite image maps of Antarctica and the 1: 250,000-scale Landsat TM image maps of the [[Siple Coast]] area in the 1990s.

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[edit] Acrid Point

'''Acrid Point''' ({{coor dm|56|17|S|27|36|W|}}) is a low-lying point between [[Stench Point]] and [[Pacific Point]] on the northwest side of [[Zavodovski Island]], [[South Sandwich Islands]]. The name, applied by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971, refers to the acrid volcanic fumes emitted on the west side of the [[island]].

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[edit] Active Reef

'''Active Reef''' ({{coor dm|63|23|S|55|52|W|}}) is an isolated reef lying in the Firth of Tay, just off the north coast of [[Dundee Island]]. Discovered and named by [[Thomas Robertson]], master of the Active, one of the ships of the Dundee whaling expedition of 1892-93. The Active ran onto this reef during a gale on [[January 10]], [[1893]] and lay there for 6 hours before she could be gotten off.

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[edit] Active Sound

'''Active Sound''' ({{coor dm|63|25|S|56|10|W|}}) is a [[sound]], averaging 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, extending in an east-northeast direction from [[Antarctic Sound]] and joining the Firth of Tay with which it separates Joinville and [[Dundee Islands]]. Discovered in 1892-93 by Captain [[Thomas Robertson]] of the Dundee whaling expedition. Robertson named the feature after his ship, the Active, first vessel to navigate the sound.

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[edit] Mount Acton

'''Mount Acton''' ({{coor dm|70|58|S|63|42|W|}}) is the high, dominant [[peak]] of the west ridge of the [[Welch Mountains]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[William Acton]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Operations Officer]] on the staff of the Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, 1967-68, and [[Executive Officer]], 1968-69.

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[edit] Acuna Island

'''Acuna Island''' ({{coor dm|60|46|S|44|37|W|}}) is a small [[island]] which lies 0.2 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.3 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Point Rae]], off the south coast of [[Laurie Island]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Charted in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under Bruce, who named it after [[Hugo A. Acuna]], pioneer Argentine meteorologist at the [[South Orkney]] station during 1904.

== See also ==
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[edit] Acuna Rocks

'''Acuna Rocks''' ({{coor dm|63|18|S|57|56|W|}}) is a two rocks lying 0.4 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Largo Island]] in the [[Duroch Islands]], off [[Cape Legoupil]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Named by the [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]], 1947-48, after [[Sub-Teniente Acuna]], a member of the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Adam

'''Mount Adam''' ({{coor dm|71|47|S|168|37|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] (4,010 m) situated 2.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.0 [[Kilometer|km]]) west-northwest of [[Mount Minto]] in the [[Admiralty Mountains]]. Discovered in January 1841 by Captain [[James Clark Ross]], [[Royal Navy]], who named this feature for [[V. Admiral Sir Charles Adam]], a senior naval lord of the Admiralty.

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[edit] Adams Bluff

'''Adams Bluff''' ({{coor dm|82|9|S|159|55|E|}}) is a bluff standing 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Peters Peak]] in the [[Holyoake Range]] of the [[Churchill Mountains]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from tellurometer surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Paul L. Adams]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1961-62, 1962-63, and at [[McMurdo Station]], 1963-64, 1964-65.

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[edit] Adams Crest

'''Adams Crest''' ({{coor dm|80|20|S|155|33|E|}}) is the summit, 1950 m, of an irregular V-shaped [[mountain]] 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Saburro Peak]] in the [[Ravens Mountains]], [[Britannia Range]]. Named after Colonel [[Jonathan E. Adams]] who served as Commander of the 109 [[Airlift Wing]] during the transition of LC-130 operations from the [[U.S. Navy]] to the [[Air National Guard]].

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[edit] Adams Fjord

'''Adams Fjord''' ({{coor dm|66|50|S|50|30|E|}}) is a fjord about 13 [[Mile|mile]]s (21 [[Kilometer|km]]) long in the northeast part of [[Amundsen Bay]], just south of [[Mount Riiser-Larsen]]. Photographed and mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft during 1956. An ANARE party led by [[Phillip Law]] entered the fjord by motor launch from the [[Thala Dan]] on [[February 14]], [[1958]] and made a landing at the foot of Mount Riiser-Larsen. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Ian L. Adams]], Officer-in-Charge at [[Mawson Station]] in 1958.

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[edit] Adams Glacier

'''Adams Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|50|S|109|40|E|}}) is a broad channel [[glacier]], over 20 [[Mile|mile]]s (32 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, debouching into the head of [[Vincennes Bay]], just east of [[Hatch Islands]]. First mapped (1955) by [[G.D. Blodgett]] from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1947). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John Quincy Adams]], sixth President of the [[United States]]. Adams was instrumental while later serving as U.S. representative from Massachusetts in gaining congressional authorization of the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] (1838-42) under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]], and perpetuating the compilation and publication of the large number of scientific reports based on the work of this expedition.

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[edit] Adams Glacier

'''Adams Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|7|S|163|38|E|}}) is a small [[glacier]] immediately south of [[Miers Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. The heads of these two glaciers are separated by a low ridge, and the east end of this ridge is almost completely surrounded by the snouts of the two glaciers, which nearly meet in the bottom of the [[valley]], about 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) above [[Lake Miers]], into which they drain. Named by the [[New Zealand Northern Survey Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58) after Lieutenant (later Sir) [[Jameson B. Adams]], second in command of the shore party of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09), who was one of the men to accompany Shackleton to within 97 [[Mile|mile]]s (160 [[Kilometer|km]]) of the [[South Pole]].

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[edit] Adams Island

'''Adams Island''' ({{coor dm|66|33|S|92|35|E|}}) is a small rocky coastal [[island]] embedded in thick [[bay]] ice most of the year, lying at the west side of [[McDonald Bay]], about 11 [[Mile|mile]]s (18 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mabus Point]]. Discovered by the [[Western Base Party]] of the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]], 1911-14, under Mawson, and named by him for the boatswain of the expedition ship Aurora.

== See also ==
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[edit] Adams Mountains

'''Adams Mountains''' ({{coor dm|84|30|S|166|20|E|}}) is a small but well defined group of mountains in [[Queen Alexandra Range]], bounded by the Beardmore, Berwick, Moody and [[Bingley Glaciers]]. Discovered by [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named Adams Mountains for Lieutenant [[Jameson B. Adams]], second in command of the expedition. The British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13) restricted the name to "[[Mount Adams]]" for a high [[peak]] in the group, but the original name and application are considered more apt and have been approved.

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[edit] Adams Nunatak

'''Adams Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|71|44|S|68|34|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] on the south side of [[Neptune Glacier]], 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Cannonball Cliffs]], in eastern [[Alexander Island]]. Mapped by Directorate of [[Overseas Surveys]] from satellite imagery supplied by [[U.S. National Aeronautics]] and [[Space Administration]] in cooperation with [[U.S. Geological Survey]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in association with Neptune Glacier after [[John C. Adams]] (1819-92), the Cambridge mathematician who deduced the existence of the planet Neptune.

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[edit] Adams Peak

'''Adams Peak''' ({{coor dm|81|38|S|160|4|E|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,540 m, on the east side of [[Starshot Glacier]], rising 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Heale Peak]] in [[Surveyors Range]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1960-61) for [[C.W. Adams]], one of the early [[New Zealand]] surveyors, who in 1883 established the [[Mount Cook]] (Wellington) latitude which became the fundamental position for all New Zealand surveys up to 1949.

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[edit] Adams Ridge

'''Adams Ridge''' ({{coor dm|71|0|S|162|23|E|}}) is a sharp-crested rock ridge, 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and rising to 800 m, forming a part of the west margin of [[Bowers Mountains]] just south of where [[Sheehan Glacier]] enters [[Rennick Glacier]]. Named by [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) in 1983 after [[Chris Adams]], [[New Zealand]] geologist who worked in northern [[Victoria Land]], 1981-82.

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[edit] Adams Rocks

'''Adams Rocks''' ({{coor dm|76|14|S|145|39|W|}}) is a two large rock outcrops that overlook the inner part of [[Block Bay]] from northward, located 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount June]], [[Phillips Mountains]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos (1959-65). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James G. Adams]], builder, U.S. Navy, of the [[Byrd Station]] party, 1967.

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[edit] Adams Stream

'''Adams Stream''' ({{coor dm|78|6|S|163|45|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Adams Glacier]].

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[edit] Cape Adams

'''Cape Adams''' ({{coor dm|75|4|S|62|20|W|}}) is an abrupt rock scarp marking the south tip of [[Bowman Peninsula]] and forming the north side of the entrance to [[Gardner Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, under Ronne, and named by him for Lieutenant [[Charles J. Adams]] of the then [[United States Army Air Force]] (USAAF), pilot with the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Adamson

'''Mount Adamson''' ({{coor dm|73|55|S|163|0|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (3,400 m) rising 6.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-northeast of [[Mount Hewson]] in the [[Deep Freeze Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the northern party of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1965-66, for [[R. Adamson]], geologist with this party.

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[edit] Adare Peninsula

'''Adare Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|71|40|S|170|30|E|}}) is a high ice-covered [[cove]], 40 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, in the northeast part of [[Victoria Land]], extending south from [[Cape Adare]] to [[Cape Roget]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) for Cape Adare.

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[edit] Adare Saddle

'''Adare Saddle''' ({{coor dm|71|44|S|170|12|E|}}) is a saddle at about 900 m, situated at the junction of [[Adare Peninsula]] and the [[Admiralty Mountains]], and at the junction of [[Newnes Glacier]] and [[Moubray Glacier]] which fall steeply from it. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, in association with Adare Peninsula and [[Cape Adare]].

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[edit] Adare Seamounts

'''Adare Seamounts''' ({{coor dm|70|0|S|171|30|E|}}) is a seamounts in [[Balleny Basin]] named in association with [[Adare Peninsula]] and [[Cape Adare]]. Name approved 6/88 (ACUF 228).

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[edit] Adare Trough

'''Adare Trough''' ({{coor dm|70|2|S|172|30|E|}}) is an undersea trough name proposed by Dr. [[Steven C. Cande]], [[Scripps Institution]] of Oceanography. Named in association with [[Adare Peninsula]] and [[Cape Adare]]. Name approved 9/97 (ACUF 272).

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[edit] Cape Adare

'''Cape Adare''' ({{coor dm|71|17|S|170|14|E|}}) is a prominent cape of black basalt which is in visual contrast to the rest of the snow-covered coast, forming the north tip of [[Adare Peninsula]]. The cape marks the northeast extremity of [[Victoria Land]] and the west side of the entrance to the [[Ross Sea]]. Discovered in January 1841 by Captain [[James Ross]], [[Royal Navy]], who named it for his friend [[Viscount Adare]], M.P. for Glamorganshire.

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[edit] Adelaide Anchorage

'''Adelaide Anchorage''' ({{coor dm|67|47|S|68|57|W|}}) is an area of safe anchorage lying west of [[Avian Island]], off the south end of [[Adelaide Island]]. It is the anchorage normally used by ships visiting Adelaide station. Charted by members of the RRS [[John Biscoe]] and the [[Royal Navy Hydrographic Survey Unit]] in [[January-March]] 1962.

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[edit] Adelaide Island

'''Adelaide Island''' ({{coor dm|67|15|S|68|30|W|}}) is a large, mainly ice-covered [[island]], 75 [[Mile|mile]]s (120 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 20 [[Mile|mile]]s (32 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, lying at the north side of [[Marguerite Bay]] off the west coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered in 1832 by a British expedition under Biscoe, and named by him for [[Queen Adelaide]] of England. First surveyed by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot.

== See also ==
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[edit] Adelie Coast

'''Adelie Coast''' ({{coor dm|67|0|S|139|0|E|}}) is that portion of the coast of [[Wilkes Land]] lying between [[Pourquoi Pas Point]], in 13611E, and [[Point Alden]], in 14202E. Discovered in January 1840 by Captain [[Jules Dumont]] d'Urville and named by him for his wife.

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[edit] Adelie Valley

'''Adelie Valley''' ({{coor dm|65|30|S|136|0|E|}}) is a drowned fjord on the continental margin of [[East Antarctica]]. Name approved 12/71 (ACUF 132).

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[edit] Mount Ader

'''Mount Ader''' ({{coor dm|64|10|S|60|29|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] along the north side of [[Breguet Glacier]] and just southeast of [[Mount Cornu]], in northern [[Graham Land]]. Shown on an Argentine government chart in 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Clement Ader]] (1841-1925), French pioneer aeronaut, probably the first man to leave the ground in a heavier-than-air machine solely as the result of an engine contained in it, on [[October 9]], [[1890]].

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[edit] Adie Inlet

'''Adie Inlet''' ({{coor dm|66|25|S|62|20|W|}}) is an ice-filled inlet, 25 [[Mile|mile]]s (40 [[Kilometer|km]]) long in a NW-SE direction, lying east of [[Churchill Peninsula]] along the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) during 1947. Named by the FIDS for [[R.J. Adie]], [[South African]] geologist with FIDS, 1947-49.

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[edit] Adit Nunatak

'''Adit Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|65|54|S|62|48|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west-northwest of [[Mount Alibi]] on the north side of [[Leppard Glacier]], in [[Graham Land]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955. Named adit (an entrance) by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC), because at the time (1957), it marked the approach to an unsurveyed inland area between Leppard and [[Flask Glaciers]].

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[edit] Mount Adkins

'''Mount Adkins''' ({{coor dm|73|3|S|62|2|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] surmounting the north flank of [[Mosby Glacier]] just west of the mouth of [[Fenton Glacier]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas Adkins]], cook with the [[Palmer Station]] winter party in 1965.

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[edit] Admiralen Peak

'''Admiralen Peak''' ({{coor dm|62|6|S|58|30|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 305 m, lying 0.7 [[Mile|mile]]s (1.1 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southwest of [[Crepin Point]] at the west side of [[Admiralty Bay]] on [[King George Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. In 1908-10 the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot applied the name "[[Le Poing]]" to a feature in this area. It is not clear, however, which of four summits the name refers to and the name has been rejected. This peak was named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for the Admiralen, the first modern floating factory ship, which first operated in Admiralty Bay in January 1906.

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[edit] Admirals Nunatak

'''Admirals Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|71|25|S|69|1|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] rising to 925 m on the upper [[Uranus Glacier]], central [[Alexander Island]]. The name originates from dog teams named "[[The Admirals]]" that served at various British stations in Antarctica, 1952-94, and honors the loyal service of all [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS)/BAS sled dogs.

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[edit] Admiralty Bay

'''Admiralty Bay''' ({{coor dm|62|10|S|58|25|W|}}) is an irregular [[bay]], 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide at its entrance between [[Demay Point]] and [[Martins Head]], indenting the south coast of [[King George Island]] for 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name appears on a map of 1822 by Captain [[George Powell]], a British sealer, and is now established in international usage.

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[edit] Admiralty Mountains

'''Admiralty Mountains''' ({{coor dm|71|45|S|168|30|E|}}) is a large group of high mountains and individually named ranges and ridges in northeast [[Victoria Land]] which are bounded by the sea, and by the Dennistoun, Ebbe, and [[Tucker Glaciers]]. Discovered in January 1841 by Captain [[James Ross]], [[Royal Navy]], and named by him for the [[Lords Commissioners]] of the Admiralty under whose orders he served.

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[edit] Admiralty Peak

'''Admiralty Peak''' ({{coor dm|54|13|S|36|50|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 945 m, lying east of [[Wilckens Peaks]] in the central part of [[South Georgia]]. Charted by DI in 1926-30 and named after the Board of Admiralty.

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[edit] Admiralty Sound

'''Admiralty Sound''' ({{coor dm|64|20|S|57|10|W|}}) is a [[sound]] which extends in a NE-SW direction and separates Seymour and [[Snow Hill Islands]] from [[James Ross Island]], off the northeast end of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. The broad northeast part of the sound was named [[Admiralty Inlet]] by the British expedition under Ross, who discovered it on [[January 6]], [[1843]]. The feature was determined to be a sound rather than a [[bay]] in 1902 by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] under Nordenskjold.

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[edit] Adolph Islands

'''Adolph Islands''' ({{coor dm|66|19|S|67|11|W|}}) is a group of small islands and rocks off northwest [[Watkins Island]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Edward F. Adolph]], an American physiologist who has specialized in the reactions of the human body to cold; Professor of Physiology, University of Rochester, NY, 1948-60.

== See also ==
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[edit] Cape Adriasola

'''Cape Adriasola''' ({{coor dm|67|39|S|69|11|W|}}) is a distinctive ice-cliffed cape at the southwest end of [[Adelaide Island]], 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Avian Island]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, and named by Charcot for an acquaintance in [[Punta Arenas]].

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[edit] Adventure Point

'''Adventure Point''' ({{coor dm|54|6|S|37|9|W|}}) is a point lying north of [[Brighton Beach]] on the west side of [[Possession Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1931 [[British Admiralty]] chart.

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[edit] Adventure Subglacial Trench

'''Adventure Subglacial Trench''' ({{coor dm|74|0|S|132|0|E|}}) is a subglacial trench of interior [[Wilkes Land]], running north-south and joined by [[Vincennes Subglacial Basin]] to [[Aurora Subglacial Basin]] to the west. The feature was delineated by the [[Scott Polar Research Institute]] (SPRI)-NSF-TUD airborne radio echo sounding program, 1967-79, and named after HMS Adventure (Cdr. [[Tobias Furneaux]], RN), one of the two ships of the British expedition, 1772-75 (Capt. [[James Cook]], RN).

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[edit] Aeolus Ridge

'''Aeolus Ridge''' ({{coor dm|71|18|S|68|34|W|}}) is a ridge trending NE-SW and rising to about 1,300 m at the southern end of [[Planet Heights]] in eastern [[Alexander Island]]. Named in 1987 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Aeolus, the Greek god of wind, in reference to prevailing weather encountered here by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) parties.

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[edit] Mount Aeolus

'''Mount Aeolus''' ({{coor dm|77|29|S|161|16|E|}}) is a prominent [[peak]], over 2,000 m, between [[Mounts Boreas]] and Hercules in the [[Olympus Range]] of [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1958-59) for the Greek god of the winds.

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[edit] Aerodromnaya Hill

'''Aerodromnaya Hill''' ({{coor dm|70|47|S|11|38|E|}}) is an isolated rock hill standing 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of the [[Schirmacher Hills]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. The hill was discovered and first roughly mapped from air photos by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39. It was named [[Gora Aerodromnaya]] (airdrome hill) by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1961, because a landing strip was established in the vicinity in connection with nearby [[Novolazerevskaya Station]].

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[edit] Aeronaut Glacier

'''Aeronaut Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|16|S|163|36|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] of low gradient, about 25 [[Mile|mile]]s (40 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, draining northeast from [[Gair Mesa]] into the upper part of [[Aviator Glacier]] near [[Navigator Nunatak]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the northern party of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1962-63, to commemorate the air support provided by [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6, and in association with Aviator Glacier.

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[edit] Mount Afflick

'''Mount Afflick''' ({{coor dm|70|46|S|66|11|E|}}) is a ridgelike [[mountain]] about 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Bunt]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G.M. Afflick]], weather observer at [[Mawson Station]] in 1965.

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[edit] Afuera Islands

'''Afuera Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|20|S|61|36|W|}}) is a group of three small islands lying north of [[Challenger Island]] and just outside the south entrance point to [[Hughes Bay]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot. The name, which appears on an Argentine government chart of 1957, is probably descriptive of the islands' location; "Afuera" means outer or outside.

== See also ==
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[edit] Mount Agamemnon

'''Mount Agamemnon''' ({{coor dm|64|38|S|63|31|W|}}) is a snow-covered [[mountain]], 2,575 m, marking the south limit of the [[Achaean Range]] in the central part of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. It is part of the [[Mount Francais]] massif but has a separate summit 1.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.4 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of the main [[peak]] of Mount Francais. It was surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1944, and again in 1955. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Agamemnon, Commander in Chief of the Achaean forces at Troy in Homer's Iliad.

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[edit] Cape Agassiz

'''Cape Agassiz''' ({{coor dm|68|29|S|62|56|W|}}) is the east tip of [[Hollick-Kenyon Peninsula]], a narrow ice-drowned spur extending east from the main [[mountain]] axis of [[Antarctic Peninsula]] between Mobiloil and [[Revelle Inlets]]. The cape is the east end of a line from [[Cape Jeremy]] dividing Graham and [[Palmer Lands]]. Discovered in December 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) who named it for [[W.L.G. Joerg]], a geographer and polar specialist. At his request it was named by the US-SCAN for [[Louis Agassiz]], an internationally famous American naturalist and geologist of Swiss origin, who first propounded the theory of continental glaciation (Etudes sur les Glaciers, Neuchatel, 1840).

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[edit] Agate Peak

'''Agate Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|56|S|163|47|E|}}) is a [[peak]] at the southeast end of [[Intention Nunataks]], at the southwest margin of [[Evans Neve]]. So named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) because agate and other semi-precious stones were found here by the [[Southern Party]] of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1966-67.

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[edit] Aguda Point

'''Aguda Point''' ({{coor dm|65|2|S|63|41|W|}}) is a point forming the east side of the entrance to [[Hidden Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. The name appears on an Argentine government chart of 1957 and is probably descriptive; "aguda" is Spanish for sharp or sharp pointed.

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[edit] Aguirre Passage

'''Aguirre Passage''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|62|51|W|}}) is a marine channel between [[Lemaire Island]] and [[Danco Coast]], permitting northern access to [[Paradise Harbor]]. The feature was navigated by the ship Belgica (BelgAE, 1897-99) and was known to Norwegian whalers in the area from 1913. [[Chilean Antarctic Expeditions]] operated a science station on [[Waterboat Point]] at Aguirre Passage from 1951-73. Named by the [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]], 1950-51, after [[Don Pedro Aguirre Cerda]] (1879-1941), President of Chile, 1938-41.

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[edit] Agurto Rock

'''Agurto Rock''' ({{coor dm|63|18|S|57|54|W|}}) is a rock lying just northwest of [[Silvia Rock]] in the [[Duroch Islands]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. The name appears on a Chilean government chart of 1959.

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[edit] Mount Ahab

'''Mount Ahab''' ({{coor dm|65|26|S|62|11|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[mountain]] (925 m) that rises between the lower ends of Mapple and [[Melville Glaciers]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. The mountain was roughly surveyed in 1947 by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and was resurveyed in 1955. The name was repositioned following a survey by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) in 1962. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Captain Ahab]] of the whaler Pequod, the central character in [[Herman Melville]]'s [[Moby Dick]].

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[edit] Ahern Glacier

'''Ahern Glacier''' ({{coor dm|81|47|S|159|10|E|}}) is a small tributary [[glacier]] flowing east from the [[Churchill Mountains]] between [[Mount Lindley]] and [[Mount Hoskins]] to enter [[Starshot Glacier]]. Named by the Holyoake, Cobham, and [[Queen Elizabeth Ranges Party]] of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1964-65) for [[B. Ahern]], a member of the party.

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[edit] Ahlmann Glacier

'''Ahlmann Glacier''' ({{coor dm|67|52|S|65|45|W|}}) is a southernmost of two glaciers flowing east into [[Seligman Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. The [[glacier]] was photographed from the air in 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS). Charted in 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it for Professor [[Hans Wilhelmsson Ahlmann]], a Swedish glaciologist and geographer.

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[edit] Ahlmann Ridge

'''Ahlmann Ridge''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|2|25|W|}}) is a broad, mainly ice-covered ridge, about 70 [[Mile|mile]]s (110 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, surmounted by scattered, low peaks. It rises between Schytt and [[Jutulstraumen Glaciers]] and extends from [[Borg Massif]] northward to [[Fimbul Ice Shelf]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. The area was first photographed from aircraft of the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] (1938-39) and peaks in this vicinity were roughly plotted. The [[Stein Nunataks]] and [[Witte Peaks]], named by the German Antarctic Expedition, appear to coincide with the northeast part of the Ahlmann Ridge. The feature was mapped in detail from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958-59). Named for [[Hans Wilhelmsson Ahlmann]], chairman of the Swedish committee for the NBSAE.

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[edit] Ahlstad Hills

'''Ahlstad Hills''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|5|30|E|}}) is a group of rock hills just east of [[Cumulus Mountain]] in the [[Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Plotted from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60), who gave it the name Ahlstadhottane.

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[edit] Ahmadjian Peak

'''Ahmadjian Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|41|S|168|42|E|}}) is a prominent ice-covered [[peak]], 2,910 m, standing 4.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (7 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Mount Fox]] in [[Queen Alexandra Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Vernon Ahmadjian]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1963-64.

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[edit] Ahrnsbrak Glacier

'''Ahrnsbrak Glacier''' ({{coor dm|79|48|S|82|18|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] in the [[Enterprise Hills]] of the [[Heritage Range]], flowing north between [[Sutton Peak]] and [[Shoemaker Peak]] to the confluent ice at the lower end of [[Union Glacier]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William F. Ahrnsbrak]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) glaciologist at [[Palmer Station]] in 1965.

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[edit] Aiken Creek

'''Aiken Creek''' ({{coor dm|77|36|S|163|17|E|}}) is a glacial meltwater stream in [[Taylor Valley]], [[Victoria Land]], which flows north from the unnamed [[glacier]] west of [[Wales Glacier]] to [[Many Glaciers Pond]], then west to [[Lake Fryxell]]. The feature is 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and receives some tributary flow from Wales Glacier. The name was suggested by hydrologist [[Diane McKnight]], leader of the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) team which made extensive studies of the hydrology and geochemistry of streams and ponds in the Lake Fryxell basin, 1987-94. Named after USGS hydrologist [[George R. Aiken]], a member of the field team in three summer seasons, 1987-91, who assisted in establishing stream gaging stations on the streams flowing into Lake Fryxell in the 1990-91 season.

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[edit] Aiken Glacier

'''Aiken Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|38|S|163|24|E|}}) is a small [[glacier]] between [[Von Guerard Glacier]] and [[Wales Glacier]] on the north slope of [[Kukri Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1997) from association with [[Aiken Creek]], which flows north from this glacier into [[Taylor Valley]].

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[edit] Ailsa Craig

'''Ailsa Craig''' ({{coor dm|60|47|S|44|37|W|}}) is a precipitous [[island]] 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Point Rae]], off the south coast of [[Laurie Island]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Charted in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under Bruce, who named it for the island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland.

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[edit] Aim Rocks

'''Aim Rocks''' ({{coor dm|62|42|S|61|15|W|}}) is a rocks lying east of [[Cape Timblon]] in the middle of [[Morton Strait]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name, given by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1961, is descriptive; these rocks in line are a guide for safe passage through the southern entrance of Morton Strait.

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[edit] Ainley Peak

'''Ainley Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|30|S|169|2|E|}}) is a prominent [[peak]], 1240 m, located 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Post Office Hill]] in east [[Ross Island]]. Named after [[David G. Ainley]], [[Point Reyes Bird Observatory]], [[Stinson Beach]], CA, a [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) ornithologist who studied penguin and skua populations at [[Cape Crozier]] and [[McMurdo Sound]] in six seasons, 1969-70 to 1983-84.

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[edit] Ainsworth Bay

'''Ainsworth Bay''' ({{coor dm|67|48|S|146|37|E|}}) is an ice-filled recession of the coastline, 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, between [[Capes Bage]] and Webb. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], and named by him for [[G.F. Ainsworth]], a member of the expedition who served as leader and meteorologist with the Australasian Antarctic Expedition party on [[Macquarie Island]] during 1911-13.

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[edit] Airdevronsix Icefalls

'''Airdevronsix Icefalls''' ({{coor dm|77|31|S|160|22|E|}}) is a line of icefalls at the head of [[Wright Upper Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] (1956-57) for [[U.S. Navy Air Development Squadron Six]], which had been formed to provide air support for the [[Deep Freeze]] operations and which had also carried out many important Antarctic exploratory flights.

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[edit] Airdrop Peak

'''Airdrop Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|45|S|172|45|E|}}) is a twin-peaked [[mountain]] (890 m) at the north end of [[Commonwealth Range]]. It is the first prominent feature in [[Ebony Ridge]] when approached from the northwest. When [[New Zealand]] surveyors were making observations from the higher of the two peaks on [[December 11]], [[1959]], an R4D aircraft of [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 flew overhead to drop a spare radio to the expedition whose original one had broken down. So named because of this incident by the [[New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition]], 1959-60.

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[edit] Airy Glacier

'''Airy Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|13|S|66|20|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 20 [[Mile|mile]]s (32 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, flowing west to the northeast portion of [[Forster Ice Piedmont]], near the west coast of the [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. First roughly surveyed by [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1936-37; photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947; and surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1958. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Sir George Biddell Airy]], [[British Astronomer Royal]] (1835-81), who in 1839 introduced a method of correcting magnetic compasses for deviation.

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[edit] Aitcho Islands

'''Aitcho Islands''' ({{coor dm|62|24|S|59|47|W|}}) is a group of small islands lying between [[Table Island]] and [[Dee Island]] in the north entrance to [[English Strait]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted and named in 1935 by DI after the [[Admiralty Hydrographic Office]]. Other features in this vicinity were named after members of the [[Hydrographic Office]] staff.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Aitken Cove

'''Aitken Cove''' ({{coor dm|60|45|S|44|32|W|}}) is a cove which lies immediately northeast of [[Cape Whitson]], along the south coast of [[Laurie Island]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Charted in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under Bruce, who named it for [[A.N.G. Aitken]], solicitor to the expedition.

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[edit] Aitken Nunatak

'''Aitken Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|42|S|173|49|E|}}) is a small rock [[nunatak]], 2,785 m, standing 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Mount Bumstead]] in the [[Grosvenor Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William M. Aitken]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) aurora scientist at [[South Pole Station]], 1962.

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[edit] Aitkenhead Glacier

'''Aitkenhead Glacier''' ({{coor dm|63|57|S|58|44|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing east-southeast from the [[Detroit Plateau]], [[Graham Land]], to [[Prince Gustav Channel]] close north of [[Alectoria Island]]. Mapped from surveys by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Neil Aitkenhead]], FIDS geologist at [[Hope Bay]] (1959-60).

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[edit] Ajax Icefall

'''Ajax Icefall''' ({{coor dm|62|4|S|58|23|W|}}) is an icefall between [[Stenhouse Bluff]] and [[Ullmann Spur]] at the head of [[Visca Anchorage]], [[King George Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot in 1908-10. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for HMS Ajax, which assisted in the search for a boat crew from the [[Discovery II]], missing on King George Island in January 1937.

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[edit] Mount Ajax

'''Mount Ajax''' ({{coor dm|71|48|S|168|27|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] (3,770 m) rising 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west-southwest of [[Mount Royalist]] in the [[Admiralty Mountains]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, after HMNZS Ajax. The mountain is one of several in this area named for [[New Zealand]] ships.

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[edit] Akademik Federov Canyon

'''Akademik Federov Canyon''' ({{coor dm|72|45|S|32|0|W|}}) is an undersea canyon in the [[Weddell Sea]] named for the Russian research vessel that worked in the northern Weddell Sea (1989). Name proposed by Dr. [[Heinrich Hinze]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).

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[edit] Cape Akarui

'''Cape Akarui''' ({{coor dm|68|29|S|41|23|E|}}) is a rocky cape 11 [[Mile|mile]]s (18 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Cape Omega]] on the coast of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, and named Akarui-misaki (bright cape).

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[edit] Akebono Glacier

'''Akebono Glacier''' ({{coor dm|68|7|S|42|53|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing to the coast between [[Cape Hinode]] and [[Akebono Rock]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, who applied the name.

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[edit] Akebono Rock

'''Akebono Rock''' ({{coor dm|68|4|S|42|55|E|}}) is a substantial area of exposed rock just east of the mouth of [[Akebono Glacier]] on the coast of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, who also gave the name.

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[edit] Aker Peaks

'''Aker Peaks''' ({{coor dm|66|37|S|55|13|E|}}) is a series of mainly snow-covered peaks, the highest 1,800 m, extending 9 [[Mile|mile]]s (14 [[Kilometer|km]]) in a NW-SE direction. They rise 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Nicholas Range]] and 30 [[Mile|mile]]s (48 [[Kilometer|km]]) west-northwest of [[Edward VIII Bay]]. Discovered on [[January 14]], [[1931]] by a Norwegian whaling expedition under [[O. Borchgrevink]], who named them after the farm of [[Director Svend Foyn Brunn]] of the [[Antarctic Whaling Co]]. at Tonsberg.

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[edit] Akerlundh Nunatak

'''Akerlundh Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|65|4|S|60|10|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] which lies 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Donald Nunatak]] between Bruce and [[Murdoch Nunataks]] in the [[Seal Nunataks]] group, off the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Charted in 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it for [[Gustaf Akerlundh]], a member of the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04.

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[edit] Akkuratnaya Cove

'''Akkuratnaya Cove''' ({{coor dm|70|45|S|11|48|E|}}) is a small cove 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Nadezhdy Island]], indenting the north side of the [[Schirmacher Hills]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. First photographed from the air by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39. Mapped by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] in 1961 and named [[Bukhta Akkuratnaya]] (accurate cove).

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[edit] Al'bov Rocks

'''Al'bov Rocks''' ({{coor dm|66|28|S|126|45|E|}}) is a cluster of rock outcrops close south of [[Cape Spieden]] on the west side of [[Porpoise Bay]]. Charted by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] (1958) and named for [[Nikolay M. Al]]'bov (1806-99), Russian botanical geographer, explorer of Tierra del Fuego.

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[edit] Alamein Range

'''Alamein Range''' ({{coor dm|72|5|S|163|30|E|}}) is a range lying west of [[Canham Glacier]], in the [[Freyberg Mountains]]. Named in association with [[Lord Bernard Freyberg]] and the [[Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force]] by the [[Northern Party]] of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1963-64.

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[edit] Alamode Island

'''Alamode Island''' ({{coor dm|68|43|S|67|32|W|}}) is a largest and southeasternmost of the [[Terra Firma Islands]], with steep rocky cliffs surmounted by a rock and snow cone rising to 320 m, lying in [[Marguerite Bay]] off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First visited and surveyed by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill in 1936. So named by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), following a 1948 resurvey, for its resemblance to some form of confection served with ice cream on it.

== See also ==
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[edit] Alan Peak

'''Alan Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|39|S|0|11|E|}}) is a [[peak]] at the west side of the mouth of [[Reece Valley]], in the south part of the [[Sverdrup Mountains]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Plotted from air photos by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] (1938-39). Remapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958-59). Named for [[Alan Reece]], geologist with the NBSAE (1949-52) and earlier with the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS).

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[edit] Alasheyev Bight

'''Alasheyev Bight''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|45|40|E|}}) is a [[Bight (geography)|bight]] in the western part of the coast of [[Enderby Land]]. Photographed from the air by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956. Plotted in 1957 by the Soviet expedition and named for [[D.A. Alasheyev]], Russian hydrographer.

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[edit] Alaska Canyon

'''Alaska Canyon''' ({{coor dm|86|0|S|136|33|W|}}) is a deeply incised canyon in the north face of [[Michigan Plateau]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for the University of Alaska, which sent researchers to Antarctica.

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[edit] Alatna Valley

'''Alatna Valley''' ({{coor dm|76|53|S|161|10|E|}}) is an ice-free [[valley]] lying 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Mount Gran]] and trending east-northeast for about 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) along the southeast side of the [[Convoy Range]]. Parker Calkin, U.S. geologist, made stratigraphic studies in the valley during the 1960-61 season. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1963 for the USNS Alatna which participated in [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1958-59 and 1959-60, and in keeping with other ship names in the Convoy Range.

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[edit] Albanus Glacier

'''Albanus Glacier''' ({{coor dm|85|52|S|151|0|W|}}) is a [[glacier]], 25 [[Mile|mile]]s (40 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing west along the south side of [[Tapley Mountains]] to enter [[Scott Glacier]] just north of [[Mount Zanuck]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]], and named by Byrd for [[Albanus Phillips]], Jr., manufacturer of Phillips Packing in Cambridge, MD, a patron of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1928-30 and 1933-35 by providing food profisions for both expeditions.

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[edit] Albatross Crest

'''Albatross Crest''' ({{coor dm|54|30|S|37|2|W|}}) is a tussock-covered ridge in the eastern arm of [[Annenkov Island]], [[South Georgia]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after the [[Wandering Albatross]] (Diomedea exulans) which nests here.

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[edit] Albatross Island

'''Albatross Island''' ({{coor dm|54|1|S|37|20|W|}}) is an [[island]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Cape Buller]], lying in the Bay of Isles, [[South Georgia]]. Charted in 1912-13 by [[Robert Cushman Murphy]], American naturalist aboard the brig Daisy, who gave this name because he observed albatrosses there.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Alberich Glacier

'''Alberich Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|36|S|161|36|E|}}) is a small [[glacier]] that drains west from [[Junction Knob]] toward the east flank of [[Sykes Glacier]], in the [[Asgard Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. It is one in a group of features in the range named by [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) mainly from Norse mythology. In German legend, Alberich is the all-powerful king of the dwarfs and chief of the Nibelungen.

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[edit] Albert Bank

'''Albert Bank''' ({{coor dm|77|10|S|32|45|W|}}) is a bank in the [[Weddell Sea]] named for [[Albert I]] of Monaco (1848-1922), instrumental in initiating first GEBCO charts (1903). Name proposed by Dr. [[Heinrich Hinze]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).

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[edit] Mount Albert Markham

'''Mount Albert Markham''' ({{coor dm|81|23|S|158|14|E|}}) is a striking flat-topped [[mountain]], 3,205 m, standing midway between [[Mount Nares]] and [[Pyramid Mountain]] in the [[Churchill Mountains]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[Admiral Sir Albert Markham]], a member of the [[Ship Committee]] for the expedition.

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[edit] Alberts Glacier

'''Alberts Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|52|S|64|53|W|}}) is a heavily crevassed [[glacier]] about 8 [[Mile|mile]]s (13 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing east from [[Avery Plateau]], [[Graham Land]], and entering [[Mill Inlet]] between [[Balch Glacier]] and [[Southard Promontory]]. The glacier was photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]] in 1968. It was delineated from these photographs by DOS, 1980, and positioned from surveys by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1947-57. In association with the names of Antarctic historians in the area, named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Fred G. Alberts]], American toponymist; Secretary, [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN), 1949-80.

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[edit] Mount Alberts

'''Mount Alberts''' ({{coor dm|73|2|S|167|52|E|}}) is a pointed, almost completely snow-covered [[mountain]] (2,320 m) situated 11 [[Mile|mile]]s (18 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Phillips]] on the east margin of [[Malta Plateau]], [[Victoria Land]]. The mountain stands immediately south of the terminus of [[Line Glacier]] and overlooks the west margin of [[Ross Sea]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geographic Board]] in 1966 after [[Fred G. Alberts]], Geographer, [[U.S. Department]] of the Interior (later with the [[Defense Mapping Agency Topographic Center]]), who served as Secretary to the [[Advisory Committee]] on [[Antarctic Names]], [[U.S. Board]] on [[Geographic Names]], 1949-80, and was compiler and editor of this Gazetteer.

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[edit] Mount Albion

'''Mount Albion''' ({{coor dm|70|17|S|65|39|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southeast of Mount O'Shea in the south part of the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Discovered by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) southern party led by [[W.G. Bewsher]] (1956-57) and named for [[Patrick Albion]], radio operator at [[Mawson Station]] in 1956.

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[edit] Albone Glacier

'''Albone Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|13|S|59|42|W|}}) is a deeply entrenched narrow [[glacier]] on the east side of [[Wolseley Buttress]] flowing southward from [[Detroit Plateau]], [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from surveys (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Dan Albone]], English designer of the Ivel tractor, the first successful tractor with an internal combustion engine.

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[edit] Albrecht Penck Glacier

'''Albrecht Penck Glacier''' ({{coor dm|76|40|S|162|20|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] between the [[Fry Glacier]] and [[Evans Piedmont Glacier]], draining northeast toward [[Tripp Bay]] on the coast of [[Victoria Land]]. First charted by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) which named this feature for [[Albrecht Penck]], Director of the Institute of Oceanography and of the [[Geographical Institute]] in Berlin.

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[edit] Mount Albright

'''Mount Albright''' ({{coor dm|82|49|S|155|6|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] surmounting the south end of the [[Endurance Cliffs]] in the [[Geologists Range]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from tellurometer surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John C. Albright]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) geologist on the [[South Pole-Queen Maud Land Traverse]], 1964-65.

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[edit] Alcock Island

'''Alcock Island''' ({{coor dm|64|14|S|61|8|W|}}) is an [[island]] lying west of [[Charles Point]] in [[Hughes Bay]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The name [[Penguin Island]] was used for the feature by whalers operating in the area in 1922. Since this name has not been used on published maps and is a duplication of an earlier name, it has been rejected and a new name substituted. Alcock Island is for [[Sir John W. Alcock]] (1892-1919), who, with [[Sir A. Whitten-Brown]], made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight on June 14-15, 1919.

== See also ==
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[edit] Alcorta Rocks

'''Alcorta Rocks''' ({{coor dm|77|30|S|166|22|E|}}) is a [[nunatak]] on the east shore of [[Maumee Bight]], [[Ross Island]], 1.6 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-northeast of [[Rocky Point]]. The feature rises to c.100 m and is distinctive because three ridges radiate from the center. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2000) after [[Jesse J. Alcorta]], year round support employee with eight field seasons at [[McMurdo Station]] from 1992-93 and many trips to [[South Pole Station]] and Christchurch; hazardous waste handling specialist at both [[McMurdo]] and [[South Pole Stations]]; cryogenic technician in support of the [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) laboratories.

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[edit] Alcyone Cone

'''Alcyone Cone''' ({{coor dm|72|42|S|165|33|E|}}) is an extinct [[volcano|volcanic cone]] near the center of [[The Pleiades]], at the west side of the head of [[Mariner Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by a [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) field party to [[Evans Neve]], 1971-72, after Alcyone, the brightest star in the Pleiades constellation.

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[edit] Mount Aldaz

'''Mount Aldaz''' ({{coor dm|76|3|S|124|25|W|}}) is a projecting-type [[mountain]] (2,520 m) that barely protrudes from the ice-covered [[Usas Escarpment]], 22 [[Mile|mile]]s (35 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Mount Galla]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The mountain is mostly ice covered, but has notable rock outcropping along its northern spur. Surveyed by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) on the [[Executive Committee Range Traverse]] of 1959. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Luis Aldaz]], Meteorologist and [[Scientific Leader]] at [[Byrd Station]], 1960.

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[edit] Aldea Island

'''Aldea Island''' ({{coor dm|69|13|S|68|30|W|}}) is the central of the three [[Bugge Islands]], off [[Wordie Ice Shelf]], [[Fallieres Coast]], [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. The [[island]] was named "[[Isla Aldea]]" by the [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]], 1947, probably after [[Sargento Juan]] de [[Dios Aldea]], of the [[Chilean Navy]], one of the heroes of the naval battle of Iquique, [[May 21]], [[1879]].

== See also ==
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[edit] Aldebaran Rock

'''Aldebaran Rock''' ({{coor dm|70|50|S|66|41|W|}}) is a particularly conspicuous [[nunatak]] of bright red rock, located near the head of [[Bertram Glacier]] and 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Pegasus Mountains]] in western [[Palmer Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Aldebaran, the brightest star in the constellation of Taurus.

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[edit] Point Alden

'''Point Alden''' ({{coor dm|66|48|S|142|2|E|}}) is an ice-covered point with rock exposures along the seaward side. The point marks the west side of the entrance to [[Commonwealth Bay]] and the division between [[Adelie Coast]] and [[George V Coast]]. Discovered on [[January 30]], [[1840]] by the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]], and named by him for Lieutenant [[James Alden]] of the expedition's flagship Vincennes.

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[edit] Alderdice Peak

'''Alderdice Peak''' ({{coor dm|68|12|S|49|35|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Underwood]] in the eastern part of the [[Nye Mountains]]. Plotted from air photos taken by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1959. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[W. Alderdice]], weather observer at [[Wilkes Station]], 1959.

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[edit] Aldi Peak

'''Aldi Peak''' ({{coor dm|80|17|S|154|50|E|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to 1800 m at the west end of the [[Ravens Mountains]], [[Britannia Range]]. Named after CMSgt. [[Louis M. Aldi]] who served as the 109 [[Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant]] during the transition of LC-130 operations from the [[U.S. Navy]] to the [[Air National Guard]]

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[edit] Mount Aldrich

'''Mount Aldrich''' ({{coor dm|80|7|S|158|13|E|}}) is a massive, somewhat flat-topped [[mountain]] standing at the east side of [[Ragotzkie Glacier]] in [[Britannia Range]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[Admiral Pelham Aldrich]], who gave assistance to Scott in preparing the expedition.

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[edit] Aldridge Peak

'''Aldridge Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|27|S|167|24|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,290 m) on the ridge between Hearfield and [[Trafalgar Glaciers]] in the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James A. Aldridge]], aviation machinist's mate with [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 at [[McMurdo Station]], 1967.

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[edit] Alectoria Island

'''Alectoria Island''' ({{coor dm|63|59|S|58|37|W|}}) is a low, nearly ice-free [[island]] less than 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long. It lies in [[Prince Gustav Channel]], about 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) off the terminus of [[Aitkenhead Glacier]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Surveyed in 1945 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it after the lichen Alectoria which was predominant on the island at the time.

== See also ==
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[edit] Aleko Rock

'''Aleko Rock''' ({{coor dm|62|37|S|60|21|W|}}) is a rocky point on the northeast coast of [[South Bay]], [[Livingston Island]], 2,000 m north of [[Spanish Point]]; emerged during a [[glacier]] retreat. Named [[Aleko Point]] by the [[Third Bulgarian Expedition]] (1994-95) after a [[peak]] in the [[Rila Mountains]] and a site on [[Vitosha Mountain]] which commemorates a writer and proponent of wilderness exploration. Approved as Aleko Rock by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1995.

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[edit] Mount Alekseyev

'''Mount Alekseyev''' ({{coor dm|67|28|S|50|40|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] standing 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[McNaughton Ridges]] in the [[Scott Mountains]] of [[Enderby Land]]. Named by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1961-62, for [[A.D. Alekseyev]], Soviet polar pilot.

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[edit] Alencar Peak

'''Alencar Peak''' ({{coor dm|65|24|S|63|53|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,555 m, at the head of [[Lind Glacier]], standing 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Cape Perez]] on the west side of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot and named by him for [[Admiral Alexandrino]] de Alencar, then Minister of Marine of Brazil.

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[edit] Alert Channel

'''Alert Channel''' ({{coor dm|54|10|S|36|42|W|}}) is a small channel between [[Whaler Channel]] and [[Bar Rocks]], and leading to the head of [[Husvik Harbor]] in [[Stromness Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. Charted by DI personnel in 1928 and named after Alert, the motorboat used by the DI survey party.

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[edit] Alert Cove

'''Alert Cove''' ({{coor dm|54|11|S|36|42|W|}}) is a small cove lying south of [[Kanin Point]] in [[Husvik Harbor]], [[Stromness Bay]], on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Chated by DI personnel in 1928 and is named after Alert, the motorboat used by the DI survey party.

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[edit] Alert Point

'''Alert Point''' ({{coor dm|54|5|S|37|9|W|}}) is a point lying at the north side of the mouth of [[Purvis Glacier]], [[Possession Bay]], on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Charted by DI in 1928-29 and named after the DI survey motorboat Alert.

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[edit] Alert Rock

'''Alert Rock''' ({{coor dm|54|15|S|36|22|W|}}) is a submerged rock marked by breakers, lying 1.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.4 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Barff Point]], which marks the east side of the entrance to [[Cumberland Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. Charted in 1929 by DI personnel, who named it after the Alert, a small motor launch used during the survey.

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[edit] Alexander Cone

'''Alexander Cone''' ({{coor dm|81|27|S|156|5|E|}}) is a cone-shaped feature, 1978 m, in the [[All-Blacks Nunataks]], west of the [[Churchill Mountains]]. Named in honor of [[John Alexander]], involved in operational work at [[Cape Hallett]], [[Scott Base]] and the [[Cape Roberts Project]] from 1984 - present.

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[edit] Alexander Hill

'''Alexander Hill''' ({{coor dm|77|17|S|166|25|E|}}) is a hill, 220 m, with a prominent seaward cliff face, lying south of [[Harrison Stream]] and [[Cinder Hill]] on the lower ice-free west slopes of [[Mount Bird]], [[Ross Island]]. Mapped by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59, and named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) for [[B.N. Alexander]], a surveyor with the expedition.

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[edit] Alexander Island

'''Alexander Island''' ({{coor dm|71|0|S|70|0|W|}}) is a large [[island]] lying west of the base of [[Antarctic Peninsula]], from which it is separated by [[Marguerite Bay]] and [[George VI Sound]]. It is about 240 [[Mile|mile]]s (380 [[Kilometer|km]]) long in a north-south direction, 50 [[Mile|mile]]s (80 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide in the north, and 150 [[Mile|mile]]s (240 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide in the south. Discovered in 1821 by a Russian expedition under Bellingshausen, who named it [[Alexander I Land]] for the reigning Tsar. Its insular nature was proven in December 1940, by a sledge party under [[Finn Ronne]] of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS).

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[edit] Alexander Nunataks

'''Alexander Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|66|30|S|110|39|E|}}) is a two coastal [[nunatak]]s at the south limit of the [[Windmill Islands]], standing on the shore of [[Penney Bay]] 0.4 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the base of [[Browning Peninsula]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Photographer's [[Mate H.N. Alexander]], member of one of the two [[U.S. Navy Operation Windmill]] photographic units which obtained air and ground photos of the area in January 1948.

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[edit] Alexander Peak

'''Alexander Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|28|S|146|48|W|}}) is a [[peak]] in the north end of the [[Haines Mountains]], in the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Probably first seen on aerial flights from [[Little America]] base by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1928-30). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[C.D. Alexander]], a member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1933-35).

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[edit] Cape Alexander

'''Cape Alexander''' ({{coor dm|66|44|S|62|37|W|}}) is a cape which forms the south end of [[Churchill Peninsula]] and the east side of the entrance to [[Cabinet Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) in December 1947. Named by the FIDS for Rt. Hon. [[Albert V. Alexander]], M.P., [[First Lord]] of the Admiralty.

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[edit] Mount Alexander

'''Mount Alexander''' ({{coor dm|63|18|S|55|48|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] with several summits, the highest 595 m, forming the rocky [[cove]] separating Gibson and [[Haddon Bays]], on the south side of [[Joinville Island]]. The cliff marking the extremity of the peninsula was discovered and named [[Cape Alexander]] on [[January 8]], [[1893]] by [[Thomas Robertson]], master of the ship Active, one of the Dundee whalers. The name was amended to Mount Alexander by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1956 following a survey by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1953-54, the mountain summits of the peninsula being considered more suitable to name.

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[edit] Alexandra Mountains

'''Alexandra Mountains''' ({{coor dm|77|25|S|153|30|W|}}) is a group of low, separated mountains in the north portion of [[Edward VII Peninsula]], just southwest of [[Sulzberger Bay]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered in [[January-February]] 1902 by the ''Discovery'' expedition during an exploratory cruise of the Discovery along the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Named for Alexandra, then Queen of England.

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[edit] Cape Alexandra

'''Cape Alexandra''' ({{coor dm|54|0|S|38|0|W|}}) is a cape which forms the northwest extremity of [[South Georgia]]. It was named [[Cape North]] in 1775 by a British expedition under Cook, but this name has since become established for a cape 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-northeast which forms the northernmost point of South Georgia. The name Cape Alexandra dates back to about 1912 and commemorates [[Queen Alexandra]] (1844-1925), Consort of [[King Edward VII]] of England.

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[edit] Cape Alexandra

'''Cape Alexandra''' ({{coor dm|67|45|S|68|36|W|}}) is a cape forming the southeast extremity of [[Adelaide Island]]. Discovered in 1909 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, and named by him for Alexandra, then Queen of England.

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[edit] Mount Alexandra

'''Mount Alexandra''' ({{coor dm|78|0|S|163|50|E|}}) is a named after [[Jane Alexandra]], an early [[New Zealand]] botanist with an interest in lower plants.

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[edit] Mount Alf

'''Mount Alf''' ({{coor dm|77|55|S|86|7|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising over 3,200 m between [[Mount Sharp]] and [[Mount Dalrymple]] in the north part of the [[Sentinel Range]]. Mapped by the [[Marie Byrd Land Traverse]] party, 1957-58. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Edward A. Alf]], meteorologist, member of the 1957 wintering party at [[Byrd Station]].

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[edit] Mount Alford

'''Mount Alford''' ({{coor dm|71|55|S|161|37|E|}}) is a flat-topped, ice-free [[mountain]] (1,480 m) at the south side of [[Boggs Valley]] in the [[Helliwell Hills]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Montague Alford]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) geologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1967-68.

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[edit] Mount Alfred

'''Mount Alfred''' ({{coor dm|70|18|S|69|14|W|}}) is an [[ice cap|ice-capped]] [[mountain]], more than 2,000 m, 5.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (9 [[Kilometer|km]]) inland from [[George VI Sound]] and 8 [[Mile|mile]]s (13 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Mount Athelstan]] in the [[Douglas Range]] of [[Alexander Island]]. First photographed from the air on [[November 23]], [[1935]], by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] and mapped from these photos by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. Its east face was roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) and resurveyed in 1948 and 1949 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it for Alfred, Saxon king of England, 871-899. The west face of the mountain was mapped from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the FIDS in 1960.

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[edit] Algae Lake

'''Algae Lake''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|100|48|E|}}) is a narrow, winding [[lake]], 9 [[Mile|mile]]s (14 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and from 0.2 to 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, extending in an east-west direction in the ice-free [[Bunger Hills]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, and named [[Algae Inlet]] by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) because of the algae reported by [[Operation Highjump]] personnel, which cause varying tints to the meltwater ponds overlying the Bunger Hills and to the saline inlets and channels in the [[Highjump Archipelago]] area close to the north. Subsequent Soviet expeditions (1956-57) found this "inlet" to be a lake.

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[edit] Algal Lake

'''Algal Lake''' ({{coor dm|77|38|S|166|25|E|}}) is a small, roughly circular meltwater [[lake]] about midway between [[Skua Lake]] and [[Island Lake]] on [[Cape Evans]], [[Ross Island]]. Named by [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologists [[David T. Mason]], [[Charles R. Goldman]] and [[Brian J.B. Wood]], Jr., who studied the lake in the 1961-62 and 1962-63 seasons. The name derives from the striking mat of blue-green algal remains around the leeward edge of the lake.

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[edit] Algie Glacier

'''Algie Glacier''' ({{coor dm|82|8|S|162|5|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 25 [[Mile|mile]]s (40 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing southeast into [[Nimrod Glacier]] just west of [[Nash Range]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Ross Sea Committee]] for the Hon. [[R.M. Algie]] who, as Minister in Charge of Scientific and [[Industrial Research]], gave his strong support to the [[New Zealand]] party of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-58.

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[edit] Algie Knoll

'''Algie Knoll''' ({{coor dm|82|12|S|162|9|E|}}) is a rounded ice-covered elevation rising to 400 m between [[Silver Ridge]] and the mouth of [[Algie Glacier]] in [[Churchill Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in association with Algie Glacier, q.v.

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[edit] Mount Alibi

'''Mount Alibi''' ({{coor dm|65|55|S|62|40|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[mountain]] 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Adit Nunatak]] on the north side of [[Leppard Glacier]], in [[Graham Land]]. The mountain was discovered and photographed from the air by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] on [[December 20]], [[1928]], and named "[[Mount Napier Birks]]." The feature was not reidentified by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in its 1947 survey of the area, and the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) subsequently gave the name [[Mount Birks]] to a mountain 40 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeastward. Following a FIDS survey in 1955, the mountain named by Wilkins was definitely identified as the feature now described. Because of past confusion as to its identity, the UK-APC has renamed it Mount Alibi; "Alibi" meaning "proof of presence elsewhere."

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[edit] Alice Creek

'''Alice Creek''' ({{coor dm|64|50|S|63|29|W|}}) is a cove forming the southernmost portion of [[Port Lockroy]], [[Wiencke Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot, and named by him for the wife of [[Edouard Lockroy]], [[Vice President]] of the [[French Chamber]] of Deputies who assisted Charcot in obtaining government support for the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Alice Gade

'''Mount Alice Gade''' ({{coor dm|85|45|S|163|40|W|}}) is a mainly ice-covered [[mountain]] over 3,400 m, marking the northeast extremity of the [[Rawson Plateau]] in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered in November 1911 by Captain [[Roald Amundsen]], and named by him for one of the daughters of the Norwegian minister to Brazil, a strong supporter of Amundsen.

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[edit] Alice Glacier

'''Alice Glacier''' ({{coor dm|83|58|S|170|0|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 13 [[Mile|mile]]s (21 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing east from the [[Queen Alexandra Range]] to enter [[Beardmore Glacier]] at [[Sirohi Point]]. Discovered by [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named for the mother of Dr. [[E.S. Marshall]], a member of Shackleton's [[South Polar Party]].

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[edit] Alison Ice Stream

'''Alison Ice Stream''' ({{coor dm|73|55|S|82|4|W|}}) is an ice Stream about 8 [[Mile|mile]]s (13 [[Kilometer|km]]) long flowing into [[Eltanin Bay]] south of [[Wirth Peninsula]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Alison Cook]], [[British Antarctic Survey]], computer specialist, part of the USA-UK cooperative project to compile Glaciological and [[Coastal-Change Maps]] of the [[Antarctic Peninsula]] in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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[edit] All Black Peak

'''All Black Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|48|S|163|57|E|}}) is the main [[peak]] in [[Crown Hills]] at the southeast end of [[Lanterman Range]], rising to 2,025 m on the east side of the head of [[Johnstone Glacier]] in the [[Bowers Mountains]]. Descriptively named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) in 1983 on the suggestion of geologist [[M.G. Laird]].

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[edit] All-Blacks Nunataks

'''All-Blacks Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|81|29|S|155|45|E|}}) is a group of conspicuous [[nunatak]]s lying midway between [[Wallabies Nunataks]] and [[Wilhoite Nunataks]] at the southeast margin of the [[Byrd Neve]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1960-61) for the well known [[New Zealand]] rugby team.

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[edit] Allaire Peak

'''Allaire Peak''' ({{coor dm|84|53|S|170|54|W|}}) is a rock [[peak]] (1,900 m) standing 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Mount Hall]], between Gough and [[Le Couteur Glaciers]] in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[C.J. Allaire]], USA, on the Staff of the Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, during [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1963.

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[edit] Allan Hills

'''Allan Hills''' ({{coor dm|76|43|S|159|40|E|}}) is a group of hills, mainly ice free and about 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, lying just northwest of [[Coombs Hills]] near the heads of Mawson and [[Mackay Glaciers]]. Mapped by the [[New Zealand]] party (1957-58) of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] and named for Professor [[R.S. Allan]] of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

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[edit] Mount Allan Thomson

'''Mount Allan Thomson''' ({{coor dm|76|57|S|161|43|E|}}) is a conspicuous [[mountain]] surmounted by a dark [[peak]] over 1,400 m which stands at the north side of [[Mackay Glacier]], about 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of the mouth of [[Cleveland Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Charted and named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) for [[J. Allan Thomson]], British geologist who assisted in writing the scientific reports of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-09.

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[edit] Mount Allan

'''Mount Allan''' ({{coor dm|69|59|S|67|45|W|}}) is the largest massif (1,600 m) in the [[Traverse Mountains]], isolated to the north and south by low passes, on the [[Rymill Coast]], [[Palmer Land]]. Named in 1977 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Thomas J. Allan]] (1940-66), [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) radio operator at [[Stonington Island]], 1965-66, who lost his life while sledging with [[J.F. Noel]] near [[Tragic Corner]], [[Fallieres Coast]], in May 1966.

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[edit] Allardyce Range

'''Allardyce Range''' ({{coor dm|54|25|S|36|33|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] range attaining a maximum elevation of 2,935 m in [[Mount Paget]], rising south of [[Cumberland Bay]] and dominating the central part of [[South Georgia]]. Although not shown on the charts of South Georgia by Cook in 1775 or Bellingshausen in 1819, peaks of this range were doubtless seen by those explorers. Named in about 1915, for [[Sir William L. Allardyce]], Gov. of the [[Falkland Islands]], 1904-14.

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[edit] Allegheny Mountains

'''Allegheny Mountains''' ({{coor dm|77|15|S|143|18|W|}}) is a small group of mountains 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of the [[Clark Mountains]] in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered on aerial flights made in 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], and mapped from aerial flights and ground surveys made by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41). Named by the USAS for [[Allegheny College]], Meadville, PA, alma mater of [[Paul Siple]], leader of the USAS [[West Base]].

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[edit] Allegro Valley

'''Allegro Valley''' ({{coor dm|71|18|S|160|10|E|}}) is a steep-sided, [[glacier]]-filled [[valley]] indenting the east side of [[Daniels Range]] just north of [[White Spur]], in the [[Usarp Mountains]]. The northern party of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1963-64, experienced fine weather here after several days of unpleasant travel; therefore, members named it after Milton's poem "L'Allegro" in antithesis with [[Penseroso Bluff]], 14 [[Mile|mile]]s (22 [[Kilometer|km]]) to the north.

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