Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Gierloff Nunataks (RUS) | 85° 31' 00.0" S | 129° 00' 00.0" W | Nunatak |
| Name ID: 118175 Place ID: 5310 | |||
| Gierloff Nunataks (USA) | 85° 31' 00.0" S | 129° 00' 00.0" W | Nunatak |
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Name ID: 125670
Place ID: 5310
A group of nunataks lying 8 mi NW of Lentz Buttress, at the N side of Wisconsin Range, Horlick Mountains. Mapped by USGS from surveys and USN air photos, 1960-64. Named by US-ACAN after George B. Gierloff, builder, Byrd Station winter party, 1961. |
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