Name details
Xiongmao Dao
Xiongmao Dao (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer)
Xiongmao Dao (The name as it would appear on a map)
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Feature type: Island
Origin
This name originates from China. It is part of the China Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.
Names that other countries have for this feature:
- Fisher Island (Australia)
Narrative
It is the largest island among the Larsemann Hills, with some mountainous in the east and some small freshwater lakes in the west. The shape of the island is like a giant seal playing in the water. It was named when surveying and mapping in 1993.
Named For
Location
Images
©Adam Christensen 2009
- Catalogue id
- IA21772
- Caption
- Fisher Island, Larsemann Hills. Taken from helicopter at height of 2000 feet. Looking Southwest.
- Photographer
- Christensen, Adam
Map
Source
Comments
Coordinates, date named and narrative updated as of request by Songtao Ai of 5 June 2015 (J. Muller)Approval status
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