George V Coast
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George V Coast (68°30′S 148°0′E / 68.5°S 148°ECoordinates: 68°30′S 148°0′E / 68.5°S 148°E) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Point Alden, at 142° 02' E, and Cape Hudson, at 153° 45' E. Explored by members of the Main Base party of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-14) under Douglas Mawson who named this feature for King George V of the United Kingdom. The segment of land between these lines of longitude is referred to as George V Land.
Mertz Glacier is located in this area.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "George V Coast" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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