Oyayubi Island

Oyayubi Island is a narrow rock island 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) long. It lies close off Langhovde Hills, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Mount Choto, in eastern Lutzow-Holm Bay. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957-62. The name "Oyayubi-jima" (thumb island) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972 in association with Oyayubi Point (thumb point), the southern point of this island.

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Oyayubi Island" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

Coordinates: 69°14′S 39°40′E / 69.233°S 39.667°E / -69.233; 39.667


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