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Basilisk Peak

'''Basilisk Peak''' ({{coor dm|59|25|S|27|5|W|}}) is the highest [[peak]], 255 m, marking the crater rim of [[Bellingshausen Island]], [[South Sandwich Islands]]. The name as applied by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 "marks the aura of this savage cliff which falls abruptly into a deep and steaming crater where the basilisk of legend might properly have his den."

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Basissletta

'''Basissletta''' ({{coor dm|72|17|S|3|36|W|}}) is a small, gently sloping, ice-covered plain between [[Pyramiden Nunatak]] and [[Stamnen Peak]], near the southwest end of [[Ahlmann Ridge]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and named Basissletta (the base plain).

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Basso Island

'''Basso Island''' ({{coor dm|62|30|S|59|44|W|}}) is a small [[island]] linked by a mainly submerged spit to the south shore of [[Discovery Bay]], [[Greenwich Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted by the [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]] (1947), under Captain [[Federico Guesalaga Toro]], and named for [[Juan Basso]] C., chief storekeeper on the ship Iquique of this expedition.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Mount Bastei

'''Mount Bastei''' ({{coor dm|71|22|S|13|32|E|}}) is a prominent buttress-type [[mountain]] (2,460 m) rising 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Mount Mentzel]] in the [[Gruber Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered and named Bastei (bastion) by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39, under Ritscher.

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Bastien Range

'''Bastien Range''' ({{coor dm|78|50|S|86|0|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] range of moderate height which extends in a NW-SE direction for about 40 nautical miles (70 km), flanking the southwest side of [[Nimitz Glacier]] and the [[Sentinel Range]], in the [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas W. Bastien]], geologist, leader of the helicopter supported University of [[Minnesota Geological Party]] to these mountains, 1963-64. Bastien was also a member of a party to the Ellsworth Mountains in 1961-62.

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Mount Bastin

'''Mount Bastin''' ({{coor dm|72|32|S|31|15|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,000 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of [[Mount Perov]] in the [[Belgica Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1957-58, under G. de Gerlache, who named it for Captain [[Frank Bastin]], who assisted in the scientific preparation of the expedition.

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Bastion Hill

'''Bastion Hill''' ({{coor dm|79|50|S|158|19|E|}}) is a prominent ice-free feature in the [[Brown Hills]], rising to 1,490 m and projecting southward into [[Darwin Glacier]] just east of [[Touchdown Glacier]]. The descriptive name was given by the [[Darwin Glacier Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58).

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Bastion Peak

'''Bastion Peak''' ({{coor dm|66|10|S|63|35|W|}}) is an [[ice cap|ice-capped]] [[peak]], 1,610 m, with rocky exposures on its south and east sides, which forms a buttress to the plateau escarpment west of [[Morrison Glacier]], on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted in 1947 and given this descriptive name by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). It was photographed from the air during 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne.

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Mount Bastion

'''Mount Bastion''' ({{coor dm|77|19|S|160|29|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,530 m, standing west of [[Webb Glacier]] and [[Gibson Spur]], where the interior ice plateau meets the [[Willett Range]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1959-60) for its buttress-like appearance.

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Bates Glacier

'''Bates Glacier''' ({{coor dm|74|13|S|163|51|E|}}) is a small tributary [[glacier]] flowing north from the west side of [[Mount Queensland]], and entering the west side of [[Campbell Glacier]] just north of [[Mills Peak]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Northern Party]] of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1965-66, for [[D.R. Bates]], field assistant with that party.

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Bates Island

'''Bates Island''' ({{coor dm|65|49|S|65|38|W|}}) is a narrow [[island]] nearly 3 nautical miles (6 km) long lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Jurva Point]], [[Renaud Island]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. First accurately shown on an Argentine government chart of 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[Charles C. Bates]], American oceanographer who has specialized in sea ice studies.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bates Nunataks

'''Bates Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|80|15|S|153|30|E|}}) is a three isolated [[nunatak]]s in the neve of [[Byrd Glacier]], 18 nautical miles (33 km) west of [[Vantage Hill]], [[Britannia Range]]. Discovered by the [[Darwin Glacier Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58). Named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) for [[J. Bates]], a member of Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition who accompanied [[Sir Edmund Hillary]] to the [[South Pole]].

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Bates Peak

'''Bates Peak''' ({{coor dm|69|35|S|72|48|W|}}) is the westernmost [[peak]] (about 600 m) on [[Rothschild Island]], rising west of [[Fournier Ridge]] in the [[Desko Mountains]], q.v. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Lawrence O. Bates]], USCG, [[Executive Officer]], USCGC Edisto, [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]], 1969.

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Bates Point

'''Bates Point''' ({{coor dm|70|43|S|166|47|E|}}) is an ice-covered point forming the north side of the entrance to [[Yule Bay]], along the north coast of [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Thomas R. Bates]], U.S. Navy, [[Flight Surgeon]] and [[Medical Officer]] at [[McMurdo Station]], 1964.

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Batterbee Mountains

'''Batterbee Mountains''' ({{coor dm|71|23|S|67|15|W|}}) is a group of prominent mountains rising to 2,200 m, which forms part of the dissected edge of [[Dyer Plateau]] overlooking [[George VI Sound]], on the west coast of [[Palmer Land]]. First seen and photographed from the air by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] on [[November 23]], [[1935]]. Charted from the ground in October 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, and named after [[Sir Harry Fagg Batterbee]] (1880-1976), [[Assistant Under-Secretary]] of State, [[Dominions Office]], 1930-38, and Chairman of the [[Polar Committee]] in 1934, who gave help to the expedition.

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Cape Batterbee

'''Cape Batterbee''' ({{coor dm|65|51|S|53|48|E|}}) is an ice-covered cape with prominent rock exposures protruding through the coastal ice cliffs, marking the most northerly projection of [[Enderby Land]], just east of [[Proclamation Island]]. Discovered on [[January 13]], [[1930]] by the [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE) under Mawson, and named by him for [[Sir Harry Fagg Batterbee]], then Asst. Sec. of the [[Dominions Office]].

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Battle Point

'''Battle Point''' ({{coor dm|67|10|S|64|45|W|}}) is a rocky and conspicuous coastal point lying just below and southeast of [[Mount Dater]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. This coastal area was photographed by several American expeditions: [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41; [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48; [[U.S. Navy]] photos, 1968. Mapped by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1963-64. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Walter R.B. Battle]] (1919-53), British glaciologist who worked on problems of cirque erosion.

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Battlements Nunatak

'''Battlements Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|76|32|S|159|21|E|}}) is a large [[nunatak]] near the head of [[Mawson Glacier]], about 6 nautical miles (11 km) northwest of [[Allan Hills]]. It is mostly ice free and has a number of small peaks running in a line west from the main [[peak]]. Discovered and named by the [[New Zealand]] party (1957-58) of the CTAE. The name describes the steep rock peaks of the nunatak.

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Battleship (Antarctica)

'''Battleship''' ({{coor dm|78|1|S|161|44|E|}}) is the shape of the massif resembles the superstructure and forward part of a battleship.

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Battleship Promontory

'''Battleship Promontory''' ({{coor dm|76|55|S|160|55|E|}}) is a sandstone promontory which rises from the floor of [[Alatna Valley]] near its head, in [[Victoria Land]]. The name was suggested by [[Parker Calkin]], U.S. geologist who made stratigraphic studies in the [[valley]] in the 1960-61 season.

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Battye Glacier

'''Battye Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|52|S|67|54|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing east into [[Radok Lake]] in the [[Aramis Range]] of the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[A.C. Battye]], glaciologist at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1962.

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Baudin Peaks

'''Baudin Peaks''' ({{coor dm|68|49|S|67|3|W|}}) is a group of peaks rising above 750 m, standing at the southeast corner of [[Mikkelsen Bay]], immediately southwest of the mouth of [[Clarke Glacier]], and 9 nautical miles (17 km) east-northeast of [[Cape Berteaux]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. This general area was first sighted and roughly charted in 1909 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, who gave the name "[[Cap Pierre Baudin]]" to a cape in this vicinity. The peaks previously described were roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, but no name was assigned to them. The peaks were resurveyed in 1948-49 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who subsequently identified them as the feature named "Cap Pierre Baudin" by Charcot. Named by Charcot for [[Pierre Baudin]], then port engineer at Pernambuco (now Recife), where the [[Pourquoi-Pas]]? put in on her return from the Antarctic.

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Bauer Buttress

'''Bauer Buttress''' ({{coor dm|67|23|S|66|56|W|}}) is a projecting rock buttress on the northeast side of [[Mount Rendu]] on [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]], [[Loubet Coast]], [[Graham Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) following geological work by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1980-81. Named after [[Albert Bauer]], French engineer and glaciologist who conducted research on glaciers in [[Iles Kerguelen]], [[Adelie Coast]], Greenland, and Iceland; formerly with [[Expeditions Polaires Francaises]].

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Bauhs Nunatak

'''Bauhs Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|84|12|S|163|24|E|}}) is a prominent [[nunatak]], 2,225 m, at the north side of [[Walcott Neve]], about 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) south-southeast of [[Mount Sirius]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Luvern R. Bauhs]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric scientist at [[South Pole Station]], 1959.

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Baulch Peak

'''Baulch Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|21|S|163|5|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 8 nautical miles (15 km) northeast of [[Claydon Peak]], marking the extremity of a spur descending north from [[Prince Andrew Plateau]], [[Queen Elizabeth Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[DeeWitt M. Baulch]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[South Pole Station]], 1958.

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Baumann Crag

'''Baumann Crag''' ({{coor dm|78|24|S|161|5|E|}}) is a rock crag rising to 1,265 m and forming the south end of [[Halfway Nunatak]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1994 after [[Christopher C. Baumann]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) cartographer; member of the satellite surveying team at [[South Pole Station]], winter party 1984; leader of the USGS mapping control field team on [[Seymour Island]], summer season, 1992-93.

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Baumann Valley

'''Baumann Valley''' ({{coor dm|77|27|S|162|3|E|}}) is a [[valley]] at the west side of [[Nottage Ridge]] in the east part of [[Olympus Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1997) after [[Clinton L. Baumann]], electronic technician, [[Applied Physics Laboratory]], [[Johns Hopkins University]], who was a member of the 1971-72 [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) field party that established a network of horizontal and vertical control in support of compilation of topographic maps at 1:50,000 scale, of areas of [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]] bounded by 160� and 164�E and 77�15' and 77�45'S.

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Mount Baume

'''Mount Baume''' ({{coor dm|54|39|S|36|13|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,910 m, rising midway along the north flank of [[Novosilski Glacier]] near the southeast end of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57 and named for [[Louis C. Baume]], a member of the SGS in 1955-56.

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Baupres Rocks

'''Baupres Rocks''' ({{coor dm|64|54|S|63|37|W|}}) is a two rocks lying in the middle of the southern entrance to [[Peltier Channel]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05. The descriptive name "[[Rocas Baupres]]" (bowsprit rocks) was used on Argentine government charts as early as 1952; when viewed from a distance the feature is reported to resemble the bowsprit of a ship.

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Bautaen Peak

'''Bautaen Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|58|S|25|57|E|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,240 m, on the northeast side of [[Mount Bergersen]] in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, and named Bautaen (the monolith).

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Bawden Ice Rise

'''Bawden Ice Rise''' ({{coor dm|66|59|S|60|50|W|}}) is an ice rise, 8 nautical miles (15 km) long and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) wide, near the edge of [[Larsen Ice Shelf]], 41 nautical miles (80 km) east-southeast of [[Cape Alexander]], [[Graham Land]]. The feature, which may consist of more than one ice rise, was mapped on a [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) radio echo sounding flight from [[Adelaide Island]] in February 1975. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1985 after [[John Bawden]], with BAS from 1971; [[Finance Officer]], 1973-78.

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Baxter Glacier

'''Baxter Glacier''' ({{coor dm|76|40|S|161|51|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] nurtured by icefalls from [[Flight Deck Neve]], flowing northeast between [[Flagship Mountain]] and [[Mount Davidson]] to enter [[Fry Glacier]], in [[Convoy Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by a 1976-77 [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) field party after [[James K. Baxter]] (1926-72), [[New Zealand]] poet and social critic.

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Mount Baxter (Antarctica)

'''Mount Baxter''' ({{coor dm|74|22|S|162|32|E|}}) is a large buttress-type [[mountain]], 2,430 m, located just south of O'[[Kane Canyon]] where it forms a rounded projection of the east escarpment of [[Eisenhower Range]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) under Scott, who named it for [[Sir George]] and [[Lady Baxter]] of Dundee, supporters of the expedition.

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Bay Point (Antarctica)

'''Bay Point''' ({{coor dm|64|46|S|63|26|W|}}) is a point which marks the east side of the entrance to [[Borgen Bay]] on the southeast coast of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. The name appears on a chart based on a 1927 DI survey, but may reflect an earlier naming.

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Bayard Islands

'''Bayard Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|56|S|63|14|W|}}) is a small group of islands lying 1 mile northeast of [[Cape Willems]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Hippolyte Bayard]] (1801-87), French civil servant who independently invented a photographic process for obtaining direct positives on paper, in 1839.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bayet Peak

'''Bayet Peak''' ({{coor dm|65|2|S|63|1|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[peak]], 1,400 m, overlooking the south shore of [[Briand Fjord]] in [[Flandres Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The southeast entrance point of Briand Fjord was charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05, and named "[[Pointe Bayet]]" for [[Charles Bayet]], Director of Instruction and member of the Commission of [[Scientific Work]] of the expedition. As air photos show no well-defined point in this position the name has been applied to this conspicuous peak.

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Cape Bayle

'''Cape Bayle''' ({{coor dm|64|17|S|63|10|W|}}) is a cape forming the northeast end of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot and named after [[Vice Admiral Charles-Jesse Bayle]] (1842-1918), [[French Navy]].

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Mount Bayliss

'''Mount Bayliss''' ({{coor dm|73|32|S|62|44|E|}}) is a relatively low [[mountain]], extending 9 nautical miles (17 km) in an east-west direction, standing 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of [[Mount Menzies]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Observed from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1957 and seen in the same year by an ANARE ground party under [[K.B. Mather]]. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[E.P. Bayliss]], Australian cartographer, who drew the map of Antarctica published in 1939 by the Property and [[Survey Branch]], Dept. of Interior, Canberra.

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Bayly Glacier

'''Bayly Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|37|S|61|50|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing into the head of [[Bancroft Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from photos taken by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1956-57. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Maurice B. Bayly]], FIDS geologist at the [[Danco Island]] station in 1956 who, with [[L. Harris]], pioneered the route from the [[Portal Point]] hut (on nearby [[Reclus Peninsula]]) to the plateau in February 1957.

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Mount Bayonne

'''Mount Bayonne''' ({{coor dm|68|56|S|70|59|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,500 m, forming the north extremity of the [[Rouen Mountains]] in [[Alexander Island]]. First mapped by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, who named it for the French city. Resighted from the air by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) in 1936. Remapped from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960.

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Bazett Island

'''Bazett Island''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|67|6|W|}}) is a small [[island]] close south of the west end of [[Krogh Island]], [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Henry C. Bazett]] (1885-1950), American physiologist, pioneer of studies of temperature sensation and the physiology of temperature regulation of the human body.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bazzano Island

'''Bazzano Island''' ({{coor dm|65|11|S|64|10|W|}}) is a small [[island]] lying off the south end of [[Petermann Island]], between Lisboa and [[Boudet Islands]] in the [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. Discovered and named by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beach Point

'''Beach Point''' ({{coor dm|59|26|S|27|19|W|}}) is the northeast tip of [[Thule Island]], made conspicuous by a bare rock ridge and a narrow beach of boulders and pebbles, in the [[South Sandwich Islands]]. Charted and named in 1930 by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] who made a landing there.

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Beacon Dome

'''Beacon Dome''' ({{coor dm|86|8|S|146|25|W|}}) is a large dome-like [[mountain]] (3,010 m) standing at the head of [[Griffith Glacier]] along the [[Watson Escarpment]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. So named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1969-70) because the mountain is composed of a granite basement with horizontally layered rocks of the Beacon series above.

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Beacon Head

'''Beacon Head''' ({{coor dm|67|49|S|67|21|W|}}) is a small [[headland]] at the north side of the entrance to [[Lystad Bay]] on [[Horseshoe Island]], off [[Graham Land]]. So named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) because a timber beacon built on the headland by Argentines was used during the survey on Horseshoe Island by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955-57.

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Beacon Heights

'''Beacon Heights''' ({{coor dm|77|50|S|160|50|E|}}) is a small cluster of peaks between [[Beacon Valley]] and [[Arena Valley]] in [[Quartermain Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]], rising to 2,345 m in [[West Beacon]], and also including [[East Beacon]] and [[South Beacon]]. Named by [[Hartley J. Ferrar]], geologist with the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04), after the beacon sandstone which caps these heights.

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Beacon Hill (Antarctica)

'''Beacon Hill''' ({{coor dm|68|4|S|66|23|W|}}) is an ice-covered, dome-shaped hill (1,810 m) which rises 120 m above the surrounding plateau ice surface, situated 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) northeast of [[McLeod Hill]] in central [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. The hill surmounts the divide between [[Northeast Glacier]] and [[Bills Gulch]]. Surveyed and named by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41; the hill may have been the site of a beacon at that time. The USAS operated a plateau weather station close southwestward (6807S, 6630W) of the hill throughout November and December 1940.

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Beacon Valley

'''Beacon Valley''' ({{coor dm|77|49|S|160|39|E|}}) is an ice-free [[valley]] between [[Pyramid Mountain]] and [[Beacon Heights]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1958-59) after Beacon Heights.

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Beagle Island (Antarctica)

'''Beagle Island''' ({{coor dm|63|25|S|54|40|W|}}) is an [[island]] lying northeast of [[Darwin Island]] in the [[Danger Islands]] off the east end of [[Joinville Island]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1963 after HMS Beagle ([[Captain Fitzroy]]), due to its proximity to Darwin Island.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beagle Peak

'''Beagle Peak''' ({{coor dm|69|37|S|71|36|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to about 700 m in central [[Lassus Mountains]], [[Alexander Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Clyde A. Beagle]], [[U.S. Navy]], LC-130 aircraft commander, Squadron VXE-6, [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]], 1969 and 1970.

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Beaglehole Glacier

'''Beaglehole Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|33|S|64|7|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] between [[Spur Point]] and [[Friederichsen Glacier]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[John C. Beaglehole]] (1901-71), [[New Zealand]] historian of the Antarctic and biographer of Captain [[James Cook]].

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Beak Island

'''Beak Island''' ({{coor dm|63|37|S|57|18|W|}}) is an arc-shaped [[island]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) long and 360 m high, lying 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) northeast of [[Eagle Island]] in the northeast part of [[Prince Gustav Channel]]. Probably first seen in 1902-03 by members of the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] under Nordenskjold. The [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) surveyed Beak Island in 1945 and so named it because of its shape and relative position to nearby Tail and [[Eagle Islands]].

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beakley Glacier

'''Beakley Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|51|S|119|50|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] on the west side of [[Duncan Peninsula]] on [[Carney Island]], flowing north into [[Amundsen Sea]]. Delineated by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from aerial photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in January 1947. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[V. Admiral W.M. Beakley]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Deputy Chief]] of [[Naval Operations]] for [[Ship Operations]] and Readiness during the IGY period, 1957-58.

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Beale Peak

'''Beale Peak''' ({{coor dm|80|18|S|155|30|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of [[Vantage Hill]] in the [[Ravens Mountains]], [[Britannia Range]]. Named after MSgt. Garry(sp?) [[A. Beale]] who served as the 109 [[Airlift Wing Logistics Planner]] during the transition of LC-130 operations from the [[U.S. Navy]] to the [[Air National Guard]].

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Beale Pinnacle

'''Beale Pinnacle''' ({{coor dm|66|36|S|162|45|E|}}) is a boot-shaped rock pinnacle (60 m) lying close off [[Cape Beale]], [[Borradaile Island]], in the [[Balleny Islands]]. Named for [[W. Beale]], one of the merchants who joined with [[Charles Enderby]] in sending out the [[John Balleny]] expedition of 1839.

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Cape Beale (Antarctica)

'''Cape Beale''' ({{coor dm|66|35|S|162|45|E|}}) is a steep bluff along the southeast side of [[Borradaile Island]] in the [[Balleny Islands]]. [[The Balleny Islands]] were discovered by [[John Balleny]] in 1839. Cape Beale is named for [[W. Beale]], one of the merchants who joined with [[Charles Enderby]] in sending out the Balleny expedition.

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Beall Island

'''Beall Island''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|110|29|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]], 1.1 nautical miles (2.0 km) long, with small coves indenting the east and west sides, lying 0.2 nautical miles (0.4 km) northwest of [[Mitchell Peninsula]] in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James M. Beall]], [[U.S. Weather Bureau]] observer with [[U.S. Navy Operation Windmill]] who assisted staff aerology officers with forecasting duties.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beall Reefs

'''Beall Reefs''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|110|27|E|}}) is a submarine ridges with depths of less than 1 fathom, located 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) west of [[Beall Island]], in the [[Windmill Islands]]. Discovered from the launch at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1961. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after Beall Island.

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Beaman Glacier

'''Beaman Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|58|S|164|38|E|}}) is a tributary to [[Ebbe Glacier]] lying close north of [[McLean Glacier]] in the southwest part of [[Anare Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for First Lieutenant [[Charles W. Beaman]], USA, helicopter pilot who flew missions in support of the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) [[Topo West]] survey of this area in the 1962-63 season.

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Bean Peaks

'''Bean Peaks''' ({{coor dm|75|58|S|70|0|W|}}) is a group of peaks including [[Carlson Peak]] and [[Novocin Peak]], which form the southwest part of the [[Hauberg Mountains]] in [[Ellsworth Land]]. First sighted from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Lawrence D. Bean]], electrician with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1967.

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Bear Island (Antarctica)

'''Bear Island''' ({{coor dm|68|11|S|67|4|W|}}) is a rocky [[island]] lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of [[Stonington Island]] in [[Marguerite Bay]], off the coast of [[Graham Land]]. The island was presumably known to the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1934-37, and the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41, both based in the Stonington Island area. It was surveyed in 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it for the USS Bear, flagship of the USAS which visited this area in 1940.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bear Peninsula

'''Bear Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|74|35|S|111|0|W|}}) is a [[peninsula]] about 50 nautical miles (90 km) long and 25 nautical miles (46 km) wide which is ice covered except for several isolated rock bluffs and outcrops along its margins, lying 30 nautical miles (60 km) east of [[Martin Peninsula]] on [[Walgreen Coast]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. First delineated from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in January 1947. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after the ice-ship USS Bear, flagship of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), from which three reconnaissance flights were made in late February 1940, resulting in the discovery of Walgreen Coast (with probable sighting of this feature) and the [[Thurston Island]] area. This ship, under the name Bear of Oakland, also served as flagship of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1933-35, which based at the Bay of Whales, [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Launched in 1874 at Greenock, Scotland, for use in the sealing trade, she sank in 30-foot seas and high winds in the [[North Atlantic]], [[March 19]], [[1963]], at which time she was being towed from [[Nova Scotia]] to Philadelphia.

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Beard Peak

'''Beard Peak''' ({{coor dm|86|40|S|145|25|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,360 m, along the north edge of the [[La Gorce Mountains]], standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) south of the east tip of [[Mount Mooney]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Philip H. Beard]], photographer with [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1966 and 1967.

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Beardmore Glacier

'''Beardmore Glacier''' ({{coor dm|83|45|S|171|0|E|}}) is an one of the largest known [[valley]] glaciers, over 100 nautical miles (180 km) long, descending the polar plateau and flowing north between the [[Queen Alexandra]] and [[Commonwealth Ranges]], to enter the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Discovered by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named for [[Sir William Beardmore]], a supporter of the expedition.

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Bearing Island

'''Bearing Island''' ({{coor dm|64|33|S|62|2|W|}}) is a small [[island]] lying midway between Nansen and [[Enterprise Islands]] in [[Wilhelmina Bay]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The name Bearing or [[Direction Island]] was used for this feature by whalers in the area because the island and a rock patch on [[Nansen Island]] were used as leading marks when entering [[Foyn Harbor]] from the southeast.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bearman Glacier

'''Bearman Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|21|S|99|10|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] whose head is east of [[Mount Howell]] in central [[Thurston Island]]. The glacier flows south into [[Schwartz Cove]] on the south side of the [[island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[F.O. Bearman]], Photographer's Mate in the [[Eastern Group]] of [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], which obtained aerial photographs of this glacier and adjacent coastal areas, 1946-47.

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Mount Bearskin

'''Mount Bearskin''' ({{coor dm|78|20|S|85|37|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (2,850 m) located 5 nautical miles (9 km) northeast of [[Mount Tyree]], between Patton and [[Cornwell Glaciers]], in the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-59. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Leland S. Bearskin]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), who participated in establishing the IGY [[South Pole Station]] in the 1956-57 season.

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Beascochea Bay

'''Beascochea Bay''' ({{coor dm|65|30|S|64|0|W|}}) is a [[bay]], 10 nautical miles (18 km) long and 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, indenting the west coast of [[Graham Land]] south of [[Cape Perez]]. Discovered but incompletely defined by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99. Resighted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, and named by Charcot for [[Commander Beascochea]], [[Argentine Navy]]. More accurately charted by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1934-37.

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Beaudoin Peak

'''Beaudoin Peak''' ({{coor dm|79|48|S|81|0|W|}}) is a snow-free [[peak]], 980 m, surmounting the southeast part of [[Meyer Hills]] in the [[Heritage Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Douglas W. Beaudoin]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[Ellsworth Station]], 1961.

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Beaufort Island

'''Beaufort Island''' ({{coor dm|76|56|S|166|56|E|}}) is an [[island]] in the [[Ross Sea]], the northernmost feature of the [[Ross Archipelago]], lying 12 nautical miles (22 km) north of [[Cape Bird]], [[Ross Island]]. Discovered and named in 1841 by Ross for Captain [[Francis Beaufort]], [[Royal Navy]], Hydrographer to the Admiralty.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beaufoy Ridge

'''Beaufoy Ridge''' ({{coor dm|60|38|S|45|33|W|}}) is a conspicuous black ridge, rising to 650 m at its northwest end, standing at the west side of [[Sunshine Glacier]] and close north of [[Iceberg Bay]] on the south coast of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Named by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) following their survey in 1948-49. On [[December 12]], [[1821]], the cutter Beaufoy under [[Michael McLeod]] sailed to a position at least 60 nautical miles (110 km) west of the South Orkney Islands, where a chart annotation indicates that land was sighted, possibly Coronation Island.

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Beaumont Bay

'''Beaumont Bay''' ({{coor dm|81|31|S|161|22|E|}}) is an ice-filled reentrant on the west side of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]] between [[Young Head]] and [[Harris Point]], into which [[Dickey Glacier]] flows. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[Admiral Sir Lewis Beaumont]], [[Royal Navy]], Arctic explorer who took special interest in this expedition.

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Beaumont Glacier

'''Beaumont Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|2|S|62|0|W|}}) is a broad [[glacier]] flowing in a northeast direction to the southwest part of [[Hilton Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. The [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) discovered and photographed it from the air in 1940. It was resighted in 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, who named it for the city of Beaumont, Texas, in recognition of the public support given his expedition by this city and the [[Tejas Chapter]] of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, at Beaumont.

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Beaumont Hill (Antarctica)

'''Beaumont Hill''' ({{coor dm|64|1|S|61|59|W|}}) is a hill 4.5 nautical miles (8 km) northeast of [[Chauveau Point]] on the west side of [[Liege Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Shown on an Argentine government chart in 1957, but not named. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1956-57, and mapped from these photos in 1959. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[William Beaumont]] (1785-1853), American surgeon who made important researches on gastric function.

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Beaumont Island

'''Beaumont Island''' ({{coor dm|68|12|S|66|57|W|}}) is a low, rocky [[island]] in [[Neny Bay]], about 0.4 nautical miles (0.7 km) from the mouth of [[Centurion Glacier]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The island was presumably first sighted in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), and was roughly charted by them and by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. It was surveyed in 1946 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who named it for the Port of Beaumont, Texas, ship of the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, which wintered nearby in [[Back Bay]] during 1947.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beaumont Skerries

'''Beaumont Skerries''' ({{coor dm|64|46|S|64|19|W|}}) is a two small islands and several rocks 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of [[Joubin Islands]], off the southwest coast of [[Anvers Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Malcolm J. Beaumont]], [[Electronics Technician]] in [[R.V. Hero]] on her first Antarctic voyage, reaching nearby [[Palmer Station]] on [[Christmas Eve]], 1968.

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Beaupre Cove

'''Beaupre Cove''' ({{coor dm|64|42|S|62|22|W|}}) is a [[cove]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) wide lying immediately northwest of [[Piccard Cove]] in [[Wilhelmina Bay]], along the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Charles-Francois Beautemps-Beaupre]] (1766-1854), French hydrographer who, in 1825, prepared survey instructions for the officers of the Astrolabe and Zelee, laying down for the first time principles for making measurements from landscape drawings.

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Beaver Glacier (Enderby Land)

'''Beaver Glacier''' ({{coor dm|67|2|S|50|40|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 15 nautical miles (28 km) long and 4 nautical miles (7 km) wide, flowing west into [[Amundsen Bay]] between [[Auster Glacier]] and [[Mount Gleadell]]. Visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party on [[October 28]], [[1956]]. Named after the Beaver aircraft used by ANARE in coastal exploration.

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Beaver Glacier (Ross Ice Shelf)

'''Beaver Glacier''' ({{coor dm|83|24|S|169|30|E|}}) is a [[glacier]], I5 mi long, draining the coastal mountains of [[Queen Alexandra Range]] just northwest of [[Mount Fox]] and entering [[Ross Ice Shelf]] at [[McCann Point]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1959-60) after the Beaver aircraft City of Auckland, which crashed in this area in January 1960.

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Beaver Island (Antarctica)

'''Beaver Island''' ({{coor dm|67|7|S|50|47|E|}}) is an [[island]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long and 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) wide, on the south flank of [[Beaver Glacier]] in [[Amundsen Bay]]. First visited in 1956 by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party led by [[P.W. Crohn]], and so named because of its proximity to Beaver Glacier.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beaver Lake (Antarctica)

'''Beaver Lake''' ({{coor dm|70|48|S|68|20|E|}}) is a [[lake]] of smooth ice, 7 nautical miles (13 km) long and 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, enclosed on the south and east by [[Flagstone Bench]] and [[Jetty Peninsula]]. The lake is situated at the south end of an area of rough ice (a stagnant [[glacier]]), 17 nautical miles (31 km) east-southeast of [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Discovered by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) personnel in 1956. An ANARE camp was established in the vicinity in September 1957 and the lake was used extensively as a landing area by Beaver aircraft.

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Beaver Rocks

'''Beaver Rocks''' ({{coor dm|63|40|S|59|21|W|}}) is a group of rocks lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) offshore at a point midway between [[Notter Point]] and [[Cape Kjellman]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after a type of aircraft used by the [[British Antarctic Survey]].

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Mount Beazley

'''Mount Beazley''' ({{coor dm|85|51|S|142|51|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,410 m, surmounting the north extremity of the [[California Plateau]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Robert M. Beazley]], MC, U.S. Navy, officer in charge of the [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1965.

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Beche Blade

'''Beche Blade''' ({{coor dm|80|43|S|24|19|W|}}) is a sharp-crested ridge rising to 1,600 m between [[Murchison Cirque]] and [[Arkell Cirque]] on the south side of [[Read Mountains]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967, and surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. In association with the names of geologists grouped in this area, named in 1971 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Sir Henry Thomas]] de la Beche (1796-1855), English geologist, first [[Director-General]], [[Geological Survey]] of [[Great Britain]] (later Institute of [[Geological Sciences]]), 1835-55.

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Bechervaise Island

'''Bechervaise Island''' ({{coor dm|67|35|S|62|49|E|}}) is a largest of the [[Flat Islands]] in [[Holme Bay]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. It is one of several plotted as a part of "Flatoy" (flat [[island]]) by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Found to be a separate island by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1954 and named for [[John M. Bechervaise]], officer in charge at [[Mawson Station]] in 1955 and 1959.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Mount Bechervaise

'''Mount Bechervaise''' ({{coor dm|70|11|S|64|48|E|}}) is a great massif of brown rock, 2,360 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of [[Mount Lacey]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. It has a sheer north face and is bare except for an icecap on the flat summit. First visited in November 1955 by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party led by [[John M. Bechervaise]], officer in charge at [[Mawson Station]] in 1955, for whom it is named.

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Beck Peak

'''Beck Peak''' ({{coor dm|86|5|S|158|58|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,650 m, on the east flank of [[Amundsen Glacier]], standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of [[Mount Stubberud]] on the ridge descending from northern [[Nilsen Plateau]], [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. This peak appears to have been first mapped from air and ground photos taken by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. It was mapped in greater detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[A. Beck]], a crew member on the the spirit of Amundsen's 1911 commemoration of "[[Mount A. Beck]]," a name applied for an unidentifiable [[mountain]] in the general area.

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Cape Beck

'''Cape Beck''' ({{coor dm|78|18|S|166|16|E|}}) is a rounded, bare rock cape that forms the south end of [[Black Island]] in the [[Ross Archipelago]]. Named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59, for Mr. [[A.C. Beck]], the leader of the sub-party of the expedition which explored the [[island]]. Beck examined the southeast coastline and visited this cape.

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Mount Beck

'''Mount Beck''' ({{coor dm|71|2|S|67|1|E|}}) is a partly snow-covered [[mountain]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of [[Taylor Platform]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.W. Beck]], assistant cook at [[Mawson Station]] in 1964 and storeman at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1966.

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Becker Point

'''Becker Point''' ({{coor dm|78|8|S|164|13|E|}}) is a named after [[Robert A. Becker]], [[Vice President]] and [[Project Director]] (1982-90) of ITT [[Antarctic Services]], Inc., corporate contractor to [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF) in Antarctica.

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Mount Becker

'''Mount Becker''' ({{coor dm|75|6|S|72|2|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) northeast of [[Mount Boyer]], in the [[Merrick Mountains]], [[Ellsworth Land]]. These mountains were discovered from the air and photographed by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, under [[Finn Ronne]]. The mountain was named by Ronne for [[Ralph A. Becker]], legal counsel who assisted in the formation of RARE and in obtaining financial support for the expedition.

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Beckett Nunatak

'''Beckett Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|76|2|S|160|11|E|}}) is a flattish, mostly bare rock [[nunatak]] lying 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of [[Mount Armytage]] and south of [[Harbord Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and Navy air photos. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1964 for [[W.T. Beckett]], utilities man at [[McMurdo Station]], 1963.

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Beckmann Fjord

'''Beckmann Fjord''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|12|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] immediately east of [[Bellingshausen Point]], on the east side of the Bay of Isles, [[South Georgia]]. Charted in 1912-13 by [[Robert Cushman Murphy]], American naturalist aboard the brig Daisy, who named it for [[Captain Beckmann]], master gunner of the whaler [[Don Ernesto]], who lost his life in a whaling accident in December 1912.

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Mount Beddie

'''Mount Beddie''' ({{coor dm|64|29|S|62|43|W|}}) is a rounded, snow-covered [[mountain]] rising to 435 m on [[Hulot Peninsula]] in the southwest end of [[Brabant Island]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. The mountain was charted and named by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, led by [[Jean B. Charcot]].

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Bedford Island

'''Bedford Island''' ({{coor dm|66|28|S|67|9|W|}}) is an [[island]] about 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long, lying at the south end of [[Barcroft Islands]] in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Thomas Bedford]], English physicist who has specialized on the measurement of the physical environment of man.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bednarz Cove

'''Bednarz Cove''' ({{coor dm|66|21|S|110|32|E|}}) is a [[cove]] in the south side of [[Mitchell Peninsula]] on [[Budd Coast]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Chief Electronics Technician Donald F. Bednarz]], [[U.S. Navy]], a member of the [[Wilkes Station]] party of 1958.

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Beeby Peak

'''Beeby Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|15|S|166|54|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 2.4 nautical miles (4.4 km) east-northeast of the summit of [[Mount Bird]] in northwest [[Ross Island]]. The feature rises to c.1400 m. Named by [[New Zealand Geographic Board]] (NZGB) (2000) after [[Chris Beeby]].

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Beehive Hill

'''Beehive Hill''' ({{coor dm|68|16|S|66|10|W|}}) is an ice-covered hill which rises to 2,030 m and projects 610 m above the surrounding ice sheet, situated on the plateau of [[Graham Land]] 10 nautical miles (18 km) east of the head of [[Neny Fjord]] and close north of the head of [[Wyatt Glacier]]. First surveyed in 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), on whose field charts the hill is labeled "Sphinx." Resurveyed in 1946 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) who gave the present name because of the hill's resemblance to a wicker beehive.

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Beehive Mountain (Antarctica)

'''Beehive Mountain''' ({{coor dm|77|39|S|160|34|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 5 nautical miles (9 km) north of [[Finger Mountain]], standing at the north margin and near the head of [[Taylor Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04), possibly at the suggestion of Armitage who discovered it.

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Beer Island

'''Beer Island''' ({{coor dm|66|0|S|65|41|W|}}) is an [[island]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long, lying immediately south of [[Jagged Island]] and 8 nautical miles (15 km) west of [[Prospect Point]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted and named by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, 1934-37.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Beethoven Peninsula

'''Beethoven Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|71|44|S|73|41|W|}}) is a deeply indented, ice-covered [[peninsula]], 60 nautical miles (110 km) long in a NE-SW direction and 60 nautical miles (110 km) wide at its broadest part, forming the southwest part of [[Alexander Island]]. First seen and photographed from the air in 1940 by [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), which compiled the first rough map of southwest Alexander Island. Resighted and photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, and remapped from RARE photos by Searle of [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer.

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Beetle Spur

'''Beetle Spur''' ({{coor dm|84|10|S|172|0|E|}}) is a rock spur 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Mount Patrick]] in [[Commonwealth Range]]. It descends from a small summit [[peak]] on the range to the east side of [[Beardmore Glacier]]. Probably first seen by Shackleton's [[Southern Party]] in 1908. The name is descriptive of the appearance of the spur when viewed from the west. Name suggested by [[John Gunner]] of the [[Ohio State University Geological Expedition]], 1969-70, who collected geological samples at the spur.

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Begg Point

'''Begg Point''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|59|W|}}) is a point forming the northeast side of the entrance to [[Johan Harbor]], on the south coast and near the west end of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS, 1956-57. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Captain [[Sinclair Begg]], Master of the whaling transport Coronda, 1933-40; Master of the [[Southern Opal]], 1945-46; Manager on [[Southern Harvester]], 1946-47; and Manager of the [[South Georgia Whaling Co]]. station at [[Leith Harbor]], 1947-51.

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Behaim Peak

'''Behaim Peak''' ({{coor dm|68|47|S|66|43|W|}}) is a conspicuous pyramid-shaped rock [[peak]] (1,150 m) at the south extremity of the mountains separating [[Meridian Glacier]] and [[Doggo Defile]], on the west side of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) in November 1947, and surveyed from the ground by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in December 1958. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Martin Behaim]] (1459-1506), German cosmographer and navigator who is credited with the first adoption of the astronomer's astrolabe for navigation at sea, in 1480.

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Mount Behling

'''Mount Behling''' ({{coor dm|85|40|S|161|4|W|}}) is an ice-covered, flat-topped [[mountain]], 2,190 m, standing between the Steagall and [[Whitney Glaciers]] and 5 nautical miles (9 km) north of [[Mount Ellsworth]] in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. First mapped from ground surveys and air photos by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert E. Behling]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) glaciologist on the [[South Pole-Queen Maud Land Traverse II]], summer 1965-66.

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Behm Bank

'''Behm Bank''' ({{coor dm|76|21|S|30|0|W|}}) is a bank in the [[Weddell Sea]] named for [[Alexander Behm]] (1880-1952), inventor of an electronic sounding apparatus (1912/13). Name proposed by Dr. [[Heinrich Hinze]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).

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Behr Glacier

'''Behr Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|55|S|168|5|E|}}) is a steep tributary [[glacier]], 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, flowing east along the north side of [[Clapp Ridge]] to join [[Borchgrevink Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. The glacier first appears on a 1960 [[New Zealand]] map compiled from [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Colonel [[Robert Behr]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), who was of assistance in the review of U.S. policy toward Antarctica in 1970-71 period.

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Behrendt Mountains

'''Behrendt Mountains''' ({{coor dm|75|20|S|72|30|W|}}) is a group of mountains, 20 nautical miles (37 km) long, aligned in the form of a horseshoe with the opening to the southwest, standing 7 nautical miles (13 km) southwest of [[Merrick Mountains]] in [[Ellsworth Land]]. Discovered and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, under [[Finn Ronne]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John C. Behrendt]], traverse seismologist at [[Ellsworth Station]] in 1957. Behrendt led the [[Antarctic Peninsula Traverse]] party to these mountains, summer 1961-62, and carried out investigations in [[Marie Byrd Land]] and the [[Pensacola Mountains]] in 1963-64 and 1965-66.

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Beiszer Nunatak

'''Beiszer Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|83|29|S|51|57|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]], 1,630 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of [[Ray Nunatak]] at the southwest end of [[Forrestal Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John E. Beiszer]], aviation structural mechanic at [[Ellsworth Station]], winter 1957.

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Beitzel Peak

'''Beitzel Peak''' ({{coor dm|80|17|S|82|18|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of [[Minaret Peak]] in the [[Marble Hills]], [[Heritage Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John E. Beitzel]], geophysicist on the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[South Pole-Queen Maud Land Traverses I]] and II, 1964-65 and 1965-66.

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Bekker Nunataks

'''Bekker Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|64|42|S|60|50|W|}}) is a three [[nunatak]]s lying below [[Ruth Ridge]] on the north side of [[Drygalski Glacier]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped from surveys by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Lieutenant Colonel [[Mieczyslaw G. Bekker]], Canadian engineer, author of Theory of [[Land Locomotion]], 1956, a comprehensive source of information on the physical relationship between snow mechanics and track-laying vehicles, skis and sledges.

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Belding Island

'''Belding Island''' ({{coor dm|66|24|S|67|13|W|}}) is an [[island]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, lying west of the south end of [[Watkins Island]], [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Harwood S. Belding]], American physiologist, Dir. of the [[Quartermaster Climatic Research Laboratory]], Department of the Army, Lawrence, MA, who has initiated considerable research on cold climate clothing.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Mount Belecz

'''Mount Belecz''' ({{coor dm|85|34|S|163|27|W|}}) is an ice-covered, flat-topped [[mountain]], 2,120 m, standing 6 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of [[Mount Ruth Gade]] in the [[Quarles Range]]. First mapped from ground surveys and air photos by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Dan M. Belecz]], meteorologist with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1962.

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Belemnite Point

'''Belemnite Point''' ({{coor dm|70|40|S|68|32|W|}}) is the east extremity of a mainly ice-free, hook-shaped ridge, midway between [[Lamina Peak]] and [[Ablation Point]] and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) inland from [[George VI Sound]] on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]]. First photographed from the air on [[November 23]], [[1935]], by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] and mapped from these photos by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. Roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) and resurveyed in 1949 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). So named by FIDS because of belemnite fossils found there.

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Belemnite Valley

'''Belemnite Valley''' ({{coor dm|71|18|S|68|20|W|}}) is a [[valley]], 1.1 nautical miles (2.0 km) northwest of [[Fossil Bluff Base]] and bounded to the north by [[Eros Glacier]]. It is mostly snow and ice free with a central meltwater stream. The feature has been referred to as [[Hollow Valley]] in scientific reports in the early 1960s, and is sometimes referred to today as [[Happy Valley]]. The name Belemnite Valley was proposed due to the preponderance of Belemnites found in the exposed rock in the valley.

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Belgen Valley

'''Belgen Valley''' ({{coor dm|73|35|S|4|0|W|}}) is a broad, ice-filled [[valley]] between [[Enden Point]] and [[Heksegryta Peaks]] in the [[Kirwan Escarpment]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and additional air photos (1958-59), and named Belgen (the shell).

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Belgica Glacier

'''Belgica Glacier''' ({{coor dm|65|23|S|63|50|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 8 nautical miles (15 km) long, flowing into [[Trooz Glacier]] to the east of [[Lancaster Hill]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, 1934-37. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 after the Belgica, the ship of the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache which explored this area in 1897-99.

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Belgica Guyot

'''Belgica Guyot''' ({{coor dm|65|30|S|90|30|W|}}) is an undersea tablemount named for the Belgian research ship Belgica, used in the first [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] (1896-1899). Name proposed by Dr. [[Rick Hagen]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 270).

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Belgica Mountains

'''Belgica Mountains''' ({{coor dm|72|35|S|31|15|E|}}) is an isolated chain of mountains about 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, standing 60 nautical miles (110 km) east-southeast of the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1957-58, under G. de Gerlache, and named after the ship Belgica, commanded by his father, Lieutenant Adrien de Gerlache, leader of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897-99.

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Belgica Subglacial Highlands

'''Belgica Subglacial Highlands''' ({{coor dm|76|30|S|129|0|E|}}) is a group of subglacial highlands to the southeast of [[Dome Charlie]] in [[Wilkes Land]], running north-south and separating [[Peacock Subglacial Trench]] and [[Adventure Subglacial Trench]] from [[Wilkes Subglacial Basin]]. The feature was delineated by the [[Scott Polar Research Institute]] (SPRI)-[[National Science Foundation]] (NSF)-[[Technical University of Denmark]] (TUD) airborne radio echo sounding program, 1967-79, and named after de Gerlache).

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Belgrano Bank

'''Belgrano Bank''' ({{coor dm|73|0|S|48|30|W|}}) is a bank named for General [[Manuel Belgrano]] (1770-1820), an Argentine general and revolutionary hero. The [[Argentine Antarctic]] base is also named for him. Name approved 6/88 (ACUF 228). -152568 V [[General Belgrano Bank]].

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Mount Belgrave

'''Mount Belgrave''' ({{coor dm|76|36|S|162|1|E|}}) is a prominent rock summit that rises over 1200 m about 1.5 miles west of [[Mount Creak]]. The feature overlooks the north side of [[Fry Glacier]] at the south extremity of [[Kirkwood Range]]. Named after [[Vince Belgrave]], surveyor or leader in several surveys and geodetic projects for NZAP, 1984-1997.

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Mount Belinda

'''Mount Belinda''' ({{coor dm|58|25|S|26|23|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,370 m, which marks the summit of [[Montagu Island]] in the [[South Sandwich Islands]]. Probably first sighted by a British expedition under Cook in 1775, and accurately sketched in 1819 by a Russian expedition under Bellingshausen. Named by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] following their survey in 1930, for [[Belinda Kemp]], daughter of [[Stanley W. Kemp]], Dir. of Research of the [[Discovery Committee]], 1924-36.

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Belknap Nunatak

'''Belknap Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|72|30|S|97|36|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] about 6 nautical miles (11 km) west-northwest of [[Shelton Head]], surmounting an ice-covered spur on the south coast of [[Thurston Island]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William Belknap]], field assistant at [[Byrd Station]], 1964-65.

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Bell Bay (Antarctica)

'''Bell Bay''' ({{coor dm|67|11|S|58|25|E|}}) is a [[bay]] situated between [[Mount Saint Michael]] and the [[Kring Islands]] along the coast of [[Enderby Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Indrefjord (inner fjord). Renamed by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for Sgt. [[S. Bell]], RAAF, wireless fitter at [[Mawson Station]] in 1959.

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Bell Bluff

'''Bell Bluff''' ({{coor dm|84|4|S|170|0|E|}}) is a rock bluff on the west side of [[Beardmore Glacier]], just north of the mouth of [[Garrard Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Charles A. Bell]], [[Utilities Man]], who wintered at [[Hallett Station]], 1964.

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Bell Glacier

'''Bell Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|42|S|124|54|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] draining northward into [[Maury Bay]] immediately eastward of [[Blair Glacier]]. Mapped by [[G.D. Blodgett]] (1955) from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas G. Bell]], boatswain on the sloop Peacock during the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] (1838-42) under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]].

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Bell Peak

'''Bell Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|22|S|164|14|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,620 m, surmounting a southeast trending spur of the [[Herbert Range]], just southwest of [[Sargent Glacier]]. The peak was probably observed by [[Roald Amundsen]]'s south polar party in 1911, and was later roughly mapped by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[G. Grant Bell]] who studied cosmic rays at [[McMurdo Station]], winter party 1962.

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Bell Point

'''Bell Point''' ({{coor dm|62|7|S|58|53|W|}}) is a rocky point lying 6 nautical miles (11 km) southwest of [[Stigant Point]] near the west end of [[King George Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted and named [[Rocky Point]] by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] in 1935. In order to avoid duplication, the name was rejected by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 and a new one substituted. Bell Point is named for [[Dennis R. Bell]] (1934-59), [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) meteorological assistant at [[Admiralty Bay]] from 1958 to [[July 26]], [[1959]], when he lost his life in a [[crevasse]].

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Bell Rock (Antarctica)

'''Bell Rock''' ({{coor dm|71|35|S|66|26|W|}}) is a very conspicuous and isolated [[nunatak]] on [[Goodenough Glacier]], located 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of [[Mount Ward]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Charles M. Bell]], [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) geologist at [[Fossil Bluff]], 1968-71.

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Bell Valley

'''Bell Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|51|S|82|0|W|}}) is a small, mainly ice-free [[valley]] lying south of [[Urban Point]] in the [[Enterprise Hills]], [[Heritage Range]]. Named by the University of Minnesota geological party after the Bell helicopters used by the party in the exploration of the area in 1963-64.

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Mount Bell (Antarctica)

'''Mount Bell''' ({{coor dm|84|4|S|167|30|E|}}) is a bluff-type [[mountain]], 4,305 m, forming a part of the northeast edge of [[Grindley Plateau]], 6 nautical miles (11 km) southeast of [[Mount Mackellar]] in [[Queen Alexandra Range]]. Named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) for [[William Bell]], a relative of Shackleton and supporter of the expedition.

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Bellafronto Bight

'''Bellafronto Bight''' ({{coor dm|78|13|S|165|6|E|}}) is an ice-filled embayment between the base of the west side of [[Brown Peninsula]] and the low northwest foot of [[Mount Discovery]], on [[Scott Coast]], [[Victoria Land]]. The [[Bight (geography)|bight]] extends SW-NE for 6 nautical miles (11 km) from [[Hahn Island]] to [[Swyers Point]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1999) after Lieutenant [[Robert L. Bellafronto]], CEC, [[U.S. Navy]], a public works officer at [[McMurdo Station]] in [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1977 and 1978.

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Bellingshausen Island

'''Bellingshausen Island''' ({{coor dm|59|25|S|27|3|W|}}) is an easternmost [[island]] of [[Southern Thule]], in the [[South Sandwich Islands]]. Probably sighted by a British expedition under Cook in 1775. The island was described by Bellingshausen, whose Russian expedition visited the area in 1819-20. Charted in 1930 by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] under Kemp, who named it for [[Admiral Thaddeus Bellingshausen]].

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bellingshausen Plain

'''Bellingshausen Plain''' ({{coor dm|64|0|S|90|0|W|}}) is an undersea plain parallel to the continental rise in the [[Bellingshausen Sea]], named for [[Admiral Thaddeus]] von Bellingshausen, commander of [[Russian Antarctic Expedition]] (1818-1821). Name approved 4/74 (ACUF 150).-152571 variant [[Bellinghausen Abyssal Plain]].

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Bellingshausen Point

'''Bellingshausen Point''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|14|W|}}) is a point marking the east side of the entrance to [[Sea Leopard Fjord]] in the Bay of Isles, [[South Georgia]]. Charted in 1912-13 by [[Robert Cushman Murphy]], American naturalist aboard the brig Daisy, who named it for [[Admiral Thaddeus Bellingshausen]].

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Bellingshausen Sea

'''Bellingshausen Sea''' ({{coor dm|71|0|S|85|0|W|}}) is a marginal sea off the coast of Antarctica between [[Alexander Island]] and [[Thurston Island]]. Named for [[Admiral Thaddeus Bellingshausen]].

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Mount Bellingshausen

'''Mount Bellingshausen''' ({{coor dm|75|7|S|162|6|E|}}) is a conspicuous cone-shaped [[mountain]], 1,380 m, standing 5 nautical miles (9 km) northeast of [[Mount Priestley]] between Larsen and [[David Glaciers]], in the [[Prince Albert Mountains]] of [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition, 1901-04, led by Scott, and named by him after [[Admiral Thaddeus Bellingshausen]], leader of the Russian expedition of 1819-21.

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Bellisime Glacier

'''Bellisime Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|19|S|99|53|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 4 nautical miles (7 km) long flowing south from [[Thurston Island]] east of [[Myers Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Lynda B. Bellisime]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), Flagstaff, Arizona, part of the USGS team that compiled the 1:5,000,000-scale [[Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer]] maps of Antarctica and the 1: 250,000-scale Landsat TM image maps of the [[Siple Coast]] area in the 1990s.

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Mount Bellows

'''Mount Bellows''' ({{coor dm|84|50|S|178|58|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,390 m, located 3 nautical miles (6 km) west of [[Layman Peak]] at the east side of [[Ramsey Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Frederick A. Bellows]], [[U.S. Navy]], Radioman at [[McMurdo Station]], 1964.

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Cape Bellue

'''Cape Bellue''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|65|53|W|}}) is a cape which forms the north side of the entrance to [[Darbel Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, and named by him for [[Admiral Bellue]], Superintendent of the Dockyard at Cherbourg, France.

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Bellum Valley

'''Bellum Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|54|S|155|15|E|}}) is a small [[valley]] east of [[Banna Ridge]] in the northwest part of [[Britannia Range]]. The valley entrance is adjacent to the head of [[Hatherton Glacier]]. Named in association with Britannia by a University of Waikato (N.Z.) geological party, 1978-79, led by [[M.J. Selby]]. Bellum is a historical placename formerly used in [[Roman Britain]].

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Mount Belolikov

'''Mount Belolikov''' ({{coor dm|70|29|S|162|7|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] (1,120 m) along the west wall of [[Gannutz Glacier]], about 8 nautical miles (15 km) west-northwest of [[Mount Bruce]], in the [[Bowers Mountains]]. Photographed from the air by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Surveyed by [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] in 1958 and named after Soviet meteorologist [[A.M. Belolikov]], who perished in a fire at [[Mirnyy Station]] on [[August 3]], [[1960]].

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Belousov Point

'''Belousov Point''' ({{coor dm|69|51|S|160|20|E|}}) is an ice-covered point forming the south tip of [[Anderson Peninsula]], located just north of the terminus of [[Suvorov Glacier]]. The point was mapped by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] of 1958 and named for the Soviet polar captain [[Mikhail P. Belousov]], 1904-46.

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Belozem Hill

'''Belozem Hill''' ({{coor dm|62|38|S|60|20|W|}}) is the north-eastern most in the chain of hills along [[Bulgarian Beach]] in [[Eastern Livingston Island]]. Bounder-clay capped with twin heights, the higher east-northeastern of them rising to 41 m and located 880 m northeast of [[Sinemorets Hill]], 3,800 m west-southwest of [[Rezen Knoll]] and 1,910 m south by west of [[Aleko Rock]]. Snow free in summer. Belozem is the name of a settlement in southern Bulgaria, 'belozem' being the Bulgarian for 'white soil'.

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Cape Belsham

'''Cape Belsham''' ({{coor dm|61|5|S|54|53|W|}}) is a prominent cape 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) west of [[Point Wild]] on the north coast of [[Elephant Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name dates back to about 1822 and is well established in international usage.

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Benbrook Glacier

'''Benbrook Glacier''' ({{coor dm|81|27|S|158|55|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] 5 nautical miles (9 km) long in the [[Churchill Mountains]]. It flows south-southeast from [[Egress Peak]], [[Carlstrom Foothills]], into the [[Flynn Glacier]]. Named after [[James R. Benbrook]], Department of Physics, University of Houston, Houston, TX; [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) team member in balloon-borne investigation of the ionosphere and magnetosphere over the geographic [[South Pole]], 1985-95.

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Bender Mountains

'''Bender Mountains''' ({{coor dm|85|31|S|140|12|W|}}) is a small group of mountains 4 nautical miles (7 km) southwest of [[Berry Peaks]], between the southeast edge of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]] and [[Watson Escarpment]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Leslie C. Bender]], U.S. Navy, aircraft commander at [[McMurdo Station]], 1962-63 and 1963-64.

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Beneden Head

'''Beneden Head''' ({{coor dm|64|46|S|62|42|W|}}) is a steep-sided [[headland]], 700 m, forming the north side of the entrance to [[Andvord Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, and named after Professor [[Edouard Van Beneden]], president of the [[Belgica Commission]] and author of several of the zoological reports of the expedition.

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Benedict Peak

'''Benedict Peak''' ({{coor dm|75|17|S|110|32|W|}}) is a sharp, mostly ice-covered subsidiary [[peak]] standing 6 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of the summit of [[Mount Murphy]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Philip C. Benedict]], aurora researcher at [[Byrd Station]] in 1966.

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Benedict Point

'''Benedict Point''' ({{coor dm|66|9|S|66|36|W|}}) is a point about 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of [[Cape Leblond]] on the east side of [[Lavoisier Island]], [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Francis G. Benedict]], American physiologist who, with [[W.O. Atwater]], perfected the technique for calorimetric measurement of metabolism.

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Benes Peak

'''Benes Peak''' ({{coor dm|76|2|S|124|7|W|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,450 m) that is almost entirely snow covered, situated along the [[Usas Escarpment]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Aldaz]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Surveyed by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) on the [[Executive Committee Range Traverse]] of 1959. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Norman S. Benes]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1961.

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Mount Beney

'''Mount Beney''' ({{coor dm|80|16|S|27|45|W|}}) is the largest of the [[La Grange Nunataks]], rising to 1,000 m in the north part of [[Shackleton Range]]. Roughly mapped by [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] in 1957; photographed from the air by [[U.S. Navy]] in 1967 and surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Sgt. [[Ivor C. Beney]], RE, member of the [[Royal Society]] IGY Expedition at Shackleton station in 1957, who assisted with preparations for the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1955-58.

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Bengaard Peak

'''Bengaard Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|19|S|163|29|E|}}) is a prominent rock [[peak]], 2,110 m, located 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of [[Fazekas Hills]], on the east side of [[Queen Elizabeth Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Hans J. Bengaard]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric scientist at [[Little America V]], 1957.

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Benighted Pass

'''Benighted Pass''' ({{coor dm|72|30|S|166|15|E|}}) is a snow pass between [[Mount Watt]] and [[Mount Roy]] in the [[Barker Range]] of the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. The name was suggested by [[New Zealand]] geologist [[M.G. Laird]] and derives from the forced lay-over of his field party in an emergency tent due to bad weather on the pass during 1981-82.

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Mount Benjamin

'''Mount Benjamin''' ({{coor dm|85|48|S|160|6|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]], 1,750 m, rising sharply at the west side of [[Amundsen Glacier]], 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of [[Mount Ellsworth]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. First seen and mapped by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Benjamin F. Smith]], meteorologist with the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party, 1963.

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Mount Benkert

'''Mount Benkert''' ({{coor dm|73|38|S|76|40|W|}}) is the easternmost member of the [[Snow Nunataks]], standing 8 nautical miles (15 km) east-southeast of [[Mount Thornton]] on the coast of [[Ellsworth Land]]. Discovered and photographed by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[W.M. Benkert]], USCG, commander of the Eastwind in Antarctica during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1966 and 1967.

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Benlein Point

'''Benlein Point''' ({{coor dm|66|29|S|110|29|E|}}) is the southern point of [[Peterson Island]], in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Construction Man Franklin J. Benlein]], [[U.S. Navy]], a member of the [[Wilkes Station]] party of 1958.

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Benn Skerries

'''Benn Skerries''' ({{coor dm|54|27|S|3|20|E|}}) is a small group of rocks which extend up to 0.25 nautical miles (0.5 km) westward from [[Norvegia Point]], Bouvetoya. Charted and named in December 1927 by a Norwegian expedition in the Norvegia under Captain [[Harald Horntvedt]].

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Bennett Bluff

'''Bennett Bluff''' ({{coor dm|75|10|S|134|30|W|}}) is a bluff (810 m) between the upper reaches of [[Venzke Glacier]] and [[Berry Glacier]], 7 nautical miles (13 km) south-southwest of [[Perry Range]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The bluff has prominent rock exposures on the north wall and was first observed and photographed from aircraft of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) on December l8, 1940. Mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Clarence E. Bennett]], AT1, [[U.S. Navy]], [[Aviation Electronics Technician]] with [[Squadron VX]]-6 and a member of the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party, 1963.

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Bennett Dome

'''Bennett Dome''' ({{coor dm|71|48|S|73|3|W|}}) is a rounded snow-covered [[peninsula]] on the south side of [[Beethoven Peninsula]], [[Alexander Island]], rising to about 460 m between [[Weber Inlet]] and [[Boccherini Inlet]]. Photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) in 1947 and roughly mapped from the photographs by [[D. Searle]] of [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Mapped definitively by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs taken 1967-68 and from Landsat imagery taken 1972-73. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Joseph E. Bennett]], Head, [[Polar Coordination]] and [[Information Section]], Division of [[Polar Programs]], [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF), 1976-86.

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Bennett Escarpment

'''Bennett Escarpment''' ({{coor dm|70|36|S|64|19|E|}}) is a rock and ice escarpment curving in a general southwest direction for 20 nautical miles (37 km) from [[Mount Pollard]], in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1956-65. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.M. Bennett]], physicist at [[Mawson Station]], 1965.

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Bennett Islands

'''Bennett Islands''' ({{coor dm|66|56|S|67|40|W|}}) is a group of islands at the southwest side of [[Liard Island]] in [[Hanusse Bay]], extending in a southwest direction for 6 nautical miles (11 km) off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The islands were sighted and sketched from the air in February 1937 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill. Named in 1954 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Arthur G. Bennett]], British representative on whaling in the [[South Shetland Islands]] and [[South Orkney Islands]] for many years between 1913 and 1927, and acting government naturalist in the [[Falkland Islands]], 1924-38.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bennett Nunataks

'''Bennett Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|84|47|S|116|25|W|}}) is a two rock [[nunatak]]s 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) apart, lying 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) north of [[Lackey Ridge]] in the [[Ohio Range]], [[Horlick Mountains]]. Surveyed by the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[Horlick Mountains Traverse]] party in December 1958. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John B. Bennett]], geomagnetist-seismologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1960.

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Bennett Platform

'''Bennett Platform''' ({{coor dm|85|13|S|177|50|W|}}) is a high, nearly flat, snow-free mesa of dark rock, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) long and 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) wide, located immediately east of [[Mount Black]], on the west side of [[Shackleton Glacier]]. Discovered and photographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47), on the flights of [[February 16]], [[1947]], and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Floyd Bennett]], copilot on the [[Byrd North Pole Flight]] of May 1926.

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Bennett Saddle

'''Bennett Saddle''' ({{coor dm|77|5|S|126|26|W|}}) is the deep snow saddle between [[Mount Waesche]] and [[Mount Sidley]], in the [[Executive Committee Range]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Gerard A. Bennett]], [[Traverse Specialist]] at [[Byrd Station]], a member of the [[Executive Committee Range Traverse]] (February 1959) and [[Marie Byrd Land Traverse]] (1959-60) that carried out surveys in this area.

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Bennett Spires

'''Bennett Spires''' ({{coor dm|83|51|S|56|10|W|}}) is a two sharp peaks overlooking the head of [[Jones Valley]] in the [[Neptune Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Staff Sgt]]. [[Robert E. Bennett]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), radio operator of the [[Electronic Test Unit]] in the Pensacola Mountains, summer 1957-58.

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Bennett Spur

'''Bennett Spur''' ({{coor dm|82|26|S|50|38|W|}}) is a rock spur between [[Wujek Ridge]] and [[Cox Nunatak]] in the [[Dufek Massif]], [[Pensacola Mountains]], q.v. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1979 after [[David W. Bennett]] who, with [[Robin Worcester]], comprised the first of the annual [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) satellite surveying teams at the [[South Pole Station]], winter party 1973.

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Cape Bennett

'''Cape Bennett''' ({{coor dm|60|37|S|45|13|W|}}) is a bold promontory at the northeast extremity of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Discovered on the occasion of the joint cruise by Captain [[George Powell]], a British sealer in the sloop Dove, and Captain [[Nathaniel Palmer]], an American sealer in the sloop [[James Monroe]], in December 1821. Named after [[David Bennett]] of Wapping, London, [[Captain Powell]]'s employer.

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Mount Bennett

'''Mount Bennett''' ({{coor dm|84|49|S|178|55|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] (3,090 m) about 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Mount Boyd]], surmounting the west part of [[Anderson Heights]], [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41), and surveyed by the [[U.S. Ross Ice Shelf Traverse Party]] (1957-58) led by [[A.P. Crary]]. Named by Crary for [[Hugh Bennett]], seismologist with the party.

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Mount Benninghoff

'''Mount Benninghoff''' ({{coor dm|77|55|S|161|19|E|}}) is a mainly ice-free [[mountain]] (1,965 m) standing 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of [[Terra Cotta Mountain]] in [[Quartermain Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1993 after [[William S. Benninghoff]] (1918-93), Professor of Botany, University of Michigan, 1957-88, retiring as [[Professor Emeritus]] of Botany; seasonal visits to Antarctica in 1968, 1976, 1977 and 1989; member, SCAR [[Working Group]] on Biology, 1968-87; member, [[Polar Research Board]] of the [[National Academy]] of Sciences, 1966-86.

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Benoit Peak

'''Benoit Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|6|S|163|40|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 5 nautical miles (9 km) north-northeast of [[Mount Camelot]] in [[Alamein Range]], [[Freyberg Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert E. Benoit]], biologist at [[McMurdo Station]], summers 1966-67 and 1967-68.

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Mount Bensley

'''Mount Bensley''' ({{coor dm|70|19|S|64|15|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,920 m, standing 8.5 nautical miles (16 km) south-southwest of [[Mount Starlight]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1955-65. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[P.A. Bensley]], carpenter at [[Mawson Station]], 1965.

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Benson Bluff

'''Benson Bluff''' ({{coor dm|80|0|S|157|57|E|}}) is a distinctive triangular rock bluff (c.1300 m) at the west side of [[Ragotzkie Icefall]] in [[Britannia Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Dale P. Benson]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) cartographer who conducted surveys at [[South Pole Station]], 1993-94, and supported the first airborne GPS controlled photogrammetry project, which established photo control on [[Black Island]] and positioned the location of seismographic equipment on the flanks of [[Mount Erebus]].

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Benson Glacier

'''Benson Glacier''' ({{coor dm|76|49|S|162|12|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 12 nautical miles (22 km) long, draining the east part of [[Flight Deck Neve]] and continuing east between the Fry and [[Mackay Glaciers]] into the north part of [[Granite Harbor]] where it forms a floating tongue. Mapped in 1957 by the [[New Zealand Northern Survey Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58), and indicated as a somewhat longer glacier including the present [[Midship Glacier]]. Named by the party after [[W.N. Benson]], formerly professor of geology at the University of Otago, [[New Zealand]], whose publications include a major contribution to the petrology of [[Victoria Land]].

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Benson Hills

'''Benson Hills''' ({{coor dm|70|28|S|62|17|W|}}) is a cluster of coastal hills near the head of [[Smith Inlet]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Berry Massif]] on the east side of [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Arthur K. Benson]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Medical Officer]] at [[Palmer Station]] in 1969.

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Benson Knob

'''Benson Knob''' ({{coor dm|75|45|S|159|17|E|}}) is a distinctive rock knob, 1,540 m, at the south extremity of [[Ricker Hills]] in the [[Prince Albert Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Anthony J. Benson]], hospital corpsman with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1966.

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Benson Point

'''Benson Point''' ({{coor dm|62|39|S|61|18|W|}}) is a point forming the southwest end of [[Rugged Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1958 for [[Elof Benson]], first mate and keeper of the logbook of the American brig Hersilia from Stonington, who visited the South Shetland Islands in 1819-20 and 1820-21.

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Benson Ridge

'''Benson Ridge''' ({{coor dm|82|46|S|164|48|E|}}) is a rugged ridge between Robb and [[Bondeson Glaciers]], standing 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of the north end of the [[Holland Range]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from tellurometer surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Carl S. Benson]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) glaciologist at [[Roosevelt Island]], 1961-62.

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Mount Benson (Antarctica)

'''Mount Benson''' ({{coor dm|78|37|S|84|27|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (2,270 m) standing at the northeast side of [[Thomas Glacier]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Osborne]], in southeast [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-59. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert F. Benson]], seismologist at the IGY [[South Pole Station]], 1957.

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Benten Island

'''Benten Island''' ({{coor dm|69|1|S|39|13|E|}}) is a small [[island]] lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of [[Ongulkalven Island]] in the east part of [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, and named Benten-shima (goddess of fortune island).

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Bentley Crag

'''Bentley Crag''' ({{coor dm|67|17|S|66|53|W|}}) is a rock crag rising to about 1,000 m north of [[Seue Peaks]] on [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from surveys and air photos, 1956-59. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Wilson A. Bentley]] (1865-1931), American meteorologist and specialist in microphotography of snow and ice crystals; joint author with [[W.J. Humphreys]] of [[Snow Crystals]], [[New York]], 1931.

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Bentley Subglacial Trench

'''Bentley Subglacial Trench''' ({{coor dm|80|0|S|105|0|W|}}) is a major subglacial trench of [[West Antarctica]] which lies south of [[Byrd Subglacial Basin]] and is separated from it by a ridge except for a juncture of the two features near their east termination. From that juncture near [[Ellsworth Mountains]], the trench extends west-southwest along the north side of [[Ellsworth Subglacial Highlands]] to about 81S, 120W. A maximum depth of -2,540 m is reported in the west part of the trench. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1961 for [[Charles R. Bentley]], chief traverse seismologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1957-59; leader of the 1957-58 seismic traverse that determined the existence of this trench and recorded its depth. This amended description follows further subglacial delineation by the [[Scott Polar Research Institute]] (SPRI)-[[National Science Foundation]] (NSF)-[[Technical University of Denmark]] (TUD) airborne radio echo sounding program, 1967-79.

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Mount Bentley

'''Mount Bentley''' ({{coor dm|78|7|S|86|14|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (4,245 m) standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Mount Anderson]] in the main western ridge of the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[Marie Byrd Land Traverse]] party, 1957-58, and named for Dr. [[Charles R. Bentley]], leader of the traverse party and chief traverse seismologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1957-59.

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Benton Island

'''Benton Island''' ({{coor dm|77|4|S|147|53|W|}}) is an ice-covered [[island]] about 4 nautical miles (7 km) long, lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of [[Nolan Island]] in [[Marshall Archipelago]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William T. Benton]], BM1, U.S. Navy, Boatswain's Mate aboard USS Glacier along this coast, 1961-62.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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Benz Pass

'''Benz Pass''' ({{coor dm|63|41|S|58|22|W|}}) is a narrow pass between the south cliffs of [[Louis Philippe Plateau]] and a rock [[nunatak]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northeast of the head of [[Russell East Glacier]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Mapped from surveys by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Karl Benz]] (1844-1929), German engineer who constructed the first practical gasoline motor car, in 1885.

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Beowulf Glacier

'''Beowulf Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|38|S|161|49|E|}}) is a small north-flowing [[glacier]] located between [[Mime Glacier]] and the head of [[Rhone Glacier]] in the [[Asgard Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named in 1983 by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) from association with [[Mount Beowulf]] which stands at the head of this glacier.

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Mount Beowulf

'''Mount Beowulf''' ({{coor dm|77|38|S|161|48|E|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to about 2,100 m at the southeast side of [[Mime Glacier]] in the [[Asgard Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1962 from [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs taken 1947-59. Named by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) in 1983 after the hero of the [[Old English]] epic poem.

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Berg Bay

'''Berg Bay''' ({{coor dm|71|27|S|169|27|E|}}) is a small [[bay]] between [[Birthday Point]] and [[Islands Point]] in the west side of [[Robertson Bay]], northern [[Victoria Land]]. Charted and named in 1911 by the [[Northern Party]] led by [[Victor Campbell]] of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13, because icebergs appear to gravitate there. Haffner Glacier which flows into this bay may also contribute icebergs.

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Berg Ice Stream

'''Berg Ice Stream''' ({{coor dm|73|42|S|78|20|W|}}) is an [[ice stream]] about 30 nautical miles (60 km) long flowing into [[Carroll Inlet]] between [[Rydberg Peninsula]] and [[Espenschied Nunatak]], on the [[English Coast]], [[Ellsworth Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Captain [[Harold Berg]], commander of USNS Eltanin on Antarctic cruises, 1964-65.

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Berg Mountains

'''Berg Mountains''' ({{coor dm|69|13|S|156|4|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] and two ridges 14 nautical miles (26 km) south of [[Cape Buromskiy]], [[Krylov Peninsula]]. Photographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1958, and ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]), 1959. The feature was visited by an airborne survey party from the Soviet expedition and called "Gory L'va Berga" after the Soviet geographer [[Lev Berg]].

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Berg Peak

'''Berg Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|32|S|161|47|E|}}) is a prominent [[peak]] (1,870 m) standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of [[El Pulgar]] in northern [[Morozumi Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas E. Berg]], geologist who wintered at [[McMurdo Sound]] in 1961, and spent three succeeding summer seasons making patterned ground studies in the area. Berg perished in the crash of a U.S. Navy helicopter near [[Mount McLennan]], [[November 19]], [[1969]].

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Bergan Castle

'''Bergan Castle''' ({{coor dm|80|36|S|21|21|W|}}) is a castlelike [[nunatak]] rising to 1,590 m to the southwest of [[Mount Dewar]] in [[Shotton Snowfield]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967. Surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. In association with the names of pioneers of polar life and travel grouped in this area, named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after [[Ole Ferdinand Bergan]] (1876-1956), Norwegian inventor who designed Bergan's "meis" (carrying frames) and rucksacks, patented in Norway in 1909.

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Bergel Rock

'''Bergel Rock''' ({{coor dm|65|10|S|64|58|W|}}) is a rock nearly 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of [[Quintana Island]] in southwestern [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Alexandra Bergel]], granddaughter of [[Sir Ernest Shackleton]], sponsor for HMS Endurance which made surveys in this area in February 1969.

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Bergen Nunataks

'''Bergen Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|72|25|S|64|53|W|}}) is a group of [[nunatak]]s 14 nautical miles (26 km) north of [[Journal Peaks]] in south-central [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from aerial photographs taken by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1966-69. Named in 1977 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Michael Bergen]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) engineer, [[Palmer Station]], winter party 1970.

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Mount Bergen

'''Mount Bergen''' ({{coor dm|76|59|S|160|48|E|}}) is a prominent rocky [[peak]], 2,110 m, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Mount Gran]] on the north side of [[Mackay Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Surveyed in 1957 by the [[New Zealand Northern Survey Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58) and named by them after the birthplace in Norway of [[Tryggve Gran]], a member of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13.

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Mount Berger

'''Mount Berger''' ({{coor dm|75|4|S|71|57|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] with a steep northern rock face, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northeast of [[Mount Becker]] in the [[Merrick Mountains]], [[Ellsworth Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Raymond E. Berger]], U.S. Navy, aircraft pilot who flew the University of [[Wisconsin Traverse Party]] to this area and flew support missions in its behalf in the 1965-66 season.

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Mount Bergersen

'''Mount Bergersen''' ({{coor dm|72|4|S|25|48|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]] rising to 3,170 m, standing at the west side of Byrdbreen in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named for [[Ambassador Birger Bergersen]], chairman of the [[Norwegian Whaling Board]]. Remapped in 1957 by the Norwegians from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47.

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Mount Bergin

'''Mount Bergin''' ({{coor dm|67|42|S|48|55|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 700 m, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) west of [[Mount Maslen]] in the [[Raggatt Mountains]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R.D. Bergin]], radio officer at Mawson station in 1956.

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