Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Matchless Mountain (NZL) | 76° 38' 00.0" S | 161° 35' 00.0" E | Mountain |
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Name ID: 113856
Place ID: 9124
A large 1140m nunatak on the southern side of Fry Glacier at the point whier the Atka and Fry Glaciers meet. Personal significanc for the members of the expedition, the view from which, of the surrounding area, was "matchless". |
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| Matchless Mountain (USA) | 76° 38' 00.0" S | 161° 35' 00.0" E | Mountain |
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Name ID: 128530
Place ID: 9124
A mountain which rises to 1,140 m on the S margin of the Fry Glacier, at the juncture of Atka Glacier, in Convoy Range, Victoria Land. The name was suggested by New Zealand geologist Christopher J. Burgess, leader of a 1976-77 VUWAE geological party to this locality, and refers to the matchless view of the surrounding area obtained from the summit of this mountain. |
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