Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Land Bay (RUS) | 75° 30' 00.0" S | 141° 00' 00.0" W | Bay |
| Name ID: 118954 Place ID: 8062 | |||
| Land Bay (USA) | 75° 25' 00.0" S | 141° 45' 00.0" W | Bay |
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Name ID: 127754
Place ID: 8062
An ice-filled bay, about 40 mi wide, indenting the coast of Marie Byrd Land just eastward of Groves Island. Discovered by the USAS (1939-41). The bay takes its name from Land Glacier which descends into the bay. |
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