Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Hobbs Coast (RUS) | 75° 30' 00.0" S | 136° 00' 00.0" W | Coast |
| Name ID: 118466 Place ID: 6433 | |||
| Hobbs Coast (USA) | 74° 50' 00.0" S | 132° 00' 00.0" W | Coast |
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Name ID: 126561
Place ID: 6433
That portion of the coast of Marie Byrd Land extending from Cape Burks to a point on the coast opposite eastern Dean Island, at 7442S, 12705W. Discovered by the USAS (1939-41) and named for Prof. William H. Hobbs of the University of Michigan, glaciologist specializing in polar geography and history. The USGS completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65. |
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