Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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in the framework of the SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information (SCAGI)
SCAR Gazetteer Information: Each place can have one or more entries in the SCAR Composite Gazetteer, dependant on its origin. By viewing an individual entry, you may see multiple references to the same place. SCAR uses a more general feature type coding, so each place will, in general, have multiple feature types.
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Mistake Crag (GBR) | 62° 09' 23.0" S | 58° 11' 18.6" W | Crag |
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Name ID: 110176
Place ID: 16603
Crag, formed of sedimentary rock extending N from Cinder Spur, rising to approx. 90 m. above the present glacier on its W side, King George Island, South Shetland Islands. Named in reference to the mistaken belief that Cinder Spur was mainly composed from the adjacent volcanic vent, now proven by snow retreat to be a corrie. (APC,1998). |
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| Mistake Crag (USA) | 62° 09' 00.0" S | 58° 11' 00.0" W | Crag |
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Name ID: 128969
Place ID: 16603
A slightly bowed crag extending N from Cinder Spur and rising to about 90 m above the presently unnamed glacier on its W side. The name is derived from the mistaken belief that Cinder Spur was mainly composed of cinders from the supposed adjacent volcanic vent, now proved by snow retreat to be a cirque. The crag is formed of sedimentary rock, whereas Cinder Spur is a dyke. |
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