Name details
Abraxas Lake
Abraxas Lake (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer)
Abraxas Lake (The name as it would appear on a map)
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Feature type: Water body
Origin
This name originates from Australia. It is part of the Australian Antarctic Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.
Narrative
The lake, in the Vestfold Hills, with a maximum depth of 19 m, is a sparkling blue color. It contains at least 3 species of small crustacea and some unusual algae.
Named For
Abraxas is a Greek work of magical significance. This lake is like no other in the Vestfold Hills.
Location
Images
©Louise Cromer and Jonothon Newman 2003
- Catalogue id
- IA16556
- Caption
- Abraxas Lake viewed from a high point to the east. Icebergs to the north of the mouth of Long Fjord are visible in the distance. A field team is working near the centre of the lake.
- Photographer
- Cromer, Louise
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