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The Football (Antarctica)

Coordinates: 72°30′S 169°42′E / 72.500°S 169.700°E / -72.500; 169.700
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The Football
Highest point
Elevation518 m (1,699 ft)
Coordinates72°30′S 169°42′E / 72.500°S 169.700°E / -72.500; 169.700
Geography
LocationBorchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica

The Football is a prominent bare rock scar of football shape on the north side of Football Mountain in Antarctica, on the ridge separating Edisto Inlet and Tucker Glacier. The scar is surrounded by an unbroken snow slope and is said to be always visible, though occasionally lightly covered by snow for short periods, and is consequently a landmark for pilots and men at Hallett Station. It was given this descriptive name by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1957–58.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Football, The". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-29.

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Football, The". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.