Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Collated by Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide (Italy)
in the framework of the SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information (SCAGI)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Scott Peninsula (RUS) | 74° 22' 00.0" S | 117° 58' 00.0" W | Peninsula |
| Name ID: 120456 Place ID: 12909 | |||
| Scott Peninsula (USA) | 74° 22' 00.0" S | 117° 58' 00.0" W | Peninsula |
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Name ID: 131341
Place ID: 12909
An ice-covered peninsula, 17 mi long, extending from the coast of Marie Byrd Land into the Getz Ice Shelf toward the W end of Wright Island. Mapped by USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-66. Named by US-ACAN for Lt. Col. Thomas Scott, USA, who assisted with the early establishment of USN OpDFrz finances and liaison during the IGY. |
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