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'''La Conchee''' ({{coor dm|66|47|S|141|29|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]] 0.25 nautical miles (0.5 km) long lying between [[Pascal Island]] and [[Monge Island]], 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km) northeast of [[Cape Mousse]], [[Adelie Coast]]. Charted in 1950 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] and named after one of the forts guarding the Golfe de [[Saint-Malo]], France.
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'''La Count Mountain''' ({{coor dm|78|0|S|161|42|E|}}) is a mostly ice-free [[mountain]], 1,875 m, forming the northern portion of Battleship (massif), located between [[Rotunda Glacier]], [[Blankenship Glacier]], and [[Ferrar Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. The mountain was studied by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) geologist [[Warren Hamilton]] during the 1958-59 season. Named in 1992 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Ronald La Count]], Manager, [[Polar Operations Section]], Division of [[Polar Programs]], [[National Science Foundation]], 1984-90.
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'''La Gorce Mountains''' ({{coor dm|86|45|S|146|0|W|}}) is a group of mountains, 20 nautical miles (37 km) long, standing between the tributary Robison and [[Klein Glaciers]] at the east side of the upper reaches of the [[Scott Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]], and named by Byrd for [[John Oliver La Gorce]], [[Vice President]] of the [[National Geographic Society]].
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'''La Gorce Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|37|S|153|22|W|}}) is a prominent summit 8 nautical miles (15 km) southwest of [[Mount Josephine]], standing at the south end and marking the highest [[summit (topography)|peak]] in the [[Alexandra Mountains]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered in February 1929 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], and named by Byrd for [[John Oliver La Gorce]].
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'''La Grange Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|80|18|S|27|50|W|}}) is a scattered group of [[nunatak]]s extending west for 22 nautical miles (41 km) from the mouth of [[Gordon Glacier]], on the north side of the [[Shackleton Range]]. First mapped in 1957 by the CTAE; photographed in 1967 by [[U.S. Navy]] aircraft. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Johannes J. La Grange]], [[South African]] meteorologist with the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1955-58.
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'''La Molaire''' ({{coor dm|66|40|S|140|1|E|}}) is a rocky hill, 24 m, on the west side of [[Rostand Island]] in the [[Geologie Archipelago]]. Charted and named in 1951 by the FrAE. The name suggests the feature's resemblance to a molar, "La Molaire" being French for the molar.
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'''LaForrest Rock''' ({{coor dm|85|6|S|164|32|W|}}) is a rock outcrop 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) west of the mouth of [[Strom Glacier]], along the low, ice-covered north slopes of the [[Duncan Mountains]]. This area was first explored and mapped by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[B.A. LaForrest]], a storekeeper on [[U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze]], 1966.
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'''LaPrade Valley''' ({{coor dm|85|11|S|174|36|W|}}) is a [[valley]] in the [[Cumulus Hills]] with steep rock walls and ice-covered floor, about 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, extending north to [[McGregor Glacier]], just west of [[Rougier Hill]]. Named by the [[Texas Tech Shackleton Glacier Expedition]] (1964-65) for [[Kerby E. LaPrade]], graduate student at [[Texas Technological College]], and a member of the expedition.
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'''LaVergne Glacier''' ({{coor dm|85|19|S|170|45|W|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] about 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, flowing east along the south slopes of [[Seabee Heights]] to enter [[Liv Glacier]] close southwest of [[McKinley Nunatak]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander Cornelius B. de [[LaVergne]], [[Deputy Commander]] of [[Antarctic Support Activity]] at [[McMurdo Station]] during [[U.S. Navy Op]] DFrz 1961.
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'''Laager Point''' ({{coor dm|62|38|S|61|9|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[headland]] on the shore of [[New Plymouth]] harbor, [[Byers Peninsula]], [[Livingston Island]]. The feature was referred to in 1971 by Chilean researchers [[P.J. Hernandez]] P. and [[V. Azcarate]] M. as "[[Punta Campamento]]" (camp point). Both forms are already in use in the Antarctic. To avoid confusion, the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) amended the name to Laager Point, "laager" meaning camp.
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'''Labbe Rock''' ({{coor dm|63|17|S|57|56|W|}}) is a rock lying about 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km) northwest of [[Largo Island]] in the [[Duroch Islands]]. The name was conferred by the first [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]] (1947) for First Lieutenant [[Custodio Labbe Lippi]], navigation officer of the transport ship Angamos.
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'''Cape Labuan''' ({{coor dm|53|11|S|73|28|E|}}) is a rocky point midway between [[Cape Arkona]] and [[Lavett Bluff]], forming the southwest extremity of [[Heard Island]]. Charted in 1948 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) and named after HMAS Labuan, relief ship for the expedition.
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'''Labyrinth''' ({{coor dm|77|33|S|160|50|E|}}) is an extensive flat upland area which has been deeply eroded at the west end of [[Wright Valley]], in [[Victoria Land]]. So named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1958-59) because the eroded dolerite of which it is formed gives an appearance of a labyrinth.
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'''Mount Lacey''' ({{coor dm|70|11|S|64|43|E|}}) is a high, pyramidal, brown rock [[mountain]] with two sharp peaks, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of [[Mount Bechervaise]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Sighted by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party led by [[J.M. Bechervaise]] in November 1955 and plotted by [[R.H. Lacey]], surveyor at [[Mawson Station]] in 1955, for whom it is named.
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'''Lachal Bluffs''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|61|9|E|}}) is a group of rocky headlands located just south of [[Ufs Island]] on the coast of Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R. Lachal]], assistant cook at [[Mawson Station]], who acted as geological field assistant, 1965.
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'''Lachman Crags''' ({{coor dm|63|52|S|57|50|W|}}) is an escarpment which extends in a north-south direction for about 5 nautical miles (9 km), its high point rising to 645 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) south-southwest of [[Cape Lachman]] on [[James Ross Island]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1945, and named after Cape Lachman.
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'''Cape Lachman''' ({{coor dm|63|47|S|57|47|W|}}) is a cape marking the north tip of [[James Ross Island]], which lies south of [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Discovered by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04, under Nordenskjold, who named it for [[J. Lachman]], a patron of the expedition.
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'''Lackey Ridge''' ({{coor dm|84|49|S|116|15|W|}}) is an east-west ridge, 4 nautical miles (7 km) long, that forms the west end of [[Buckeye Table]] in the [[Ohio Range]], [[Horlick Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Larry L. Lackey]], geologist with the [[Ohio State University]] expedition to the Horlick Mountains in 1960-61.
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'''Laclavere Plateau''' ({{coor dm|63|27|S|57|47|W|}}) is a plateau, 10 nautical miles (18 km) long and from 1 to 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, rising to 1,035 m between [[Misty Pass]] and [[Theodolite Hill]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. The plateau rises south of [[Schmidt Peninsula]] and the Chilean scientific station, [[General Bernardo]] O'Higgins. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) (1963) after [[Georges R. Laclavere]], French cartographer, President of the [[Scientific Committee]] on [[Antarctic Research]] (SCAR), 1958-63.
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'''Lacroix Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|40|S|162|33|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] between Suess and [[Matterhorn Glaciers]], which flows southeast into [[Taylor Valley]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] under Scott, 1910-13, and named after [[Alfred Lacroix]], ([[Mount Lacroix]], q.v.).
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'''Lacroix Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|66|51|S|141|20|E|}}) is a ridge of terminal moraine, about 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long and 75 m high, standing immediately south of a small zone of low rocky ridges which protrude above the ice-covered point 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of [[Cape Margerie]], [[Adelie Coast]]. Discovered in 1931 by [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE) personnel on the believing it to be a 300-m rock [[summit (topography)|peak]]. Named by Mawson after French mineralogist [[Alfred Lacroix]] ([[Mount Lacroix]], q.v.). Photographed from the air by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Surveyed by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1949-51, which established an astronomical control station near its center.
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'''Mount Lacroix''' ({{coor dm|65|3|S|63|58|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] with red vertical cliffs and a rounded summit, 640 m, surmounting the northeast end of [[Booth Island]], in the [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot and named by him after [[Alfred Lacroix]] (1863-1948) French mineralogist and geologist; member of the scientific commission for [[FrAe]], 1903-05 and 1908-10.
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'''Lacuna Island''' ({{coor dm|65|31|S|65|18|W|}}) is a small [[island]] lying 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of [[Tula Point]], the north end of [[Renaud Island]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. Mapped from air photos obtained by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]., 1956-57. So named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) because the island lies in a lacuna (a gap) in the vertical air photos taken, in 1956-57.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lady Newnes Bay''' ({{coor dm|73|40|S|167|30|E|}}) is a [[bay]] about 60 nautical miles (110 km) long in the western [[Ross Sea]], extending along the coast of [[Victoria Land]] from [[Cape Sibbald]] to [[Coulman Island]]. Discovered by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1898-1900, led by [[C.E. Borchgrevink]]. He named it for [[Lady Newnes]], whose husband, [[Sir George Newnes]], financed the expedition.
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'''Laennec Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|12|S|62|13|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) long flowing northeast into [[Hill Bay]] on the east side of [[Brabant Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. 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 [[Rene T.H. Laennec]] (1781-1826), French inventor of the stethoscope and pioneer investigator of chest diseases.
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'''Lafarge Rocks''' ({{coor dm|63|13|S|57|33|W|}}) is an one large and several smaller rocks lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of [[Casy Island]] and 7 nautical miles (13 km) west of [[Prime Head]], the north tip of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered by a French expedition, 1837-40, under Captain [[Jules Dumont]] d'Urville, and named by him for Ens. [[Antoine Pavin]] de la Farge of the expedition ship Zelee. They were recharted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1946.
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'''Lafond Bay''' ({{coor dm|63|27|S|58|10|W|}}) is a [[bay]], 3 miwide, lying south of [[Cockerell Peninsula]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Lieutenant [[Pierre Lafond]], French naval officer on the Astrolabe during her Antarctic voyage (1837-40).
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'''Mount Lagado''' ({{coor dm|66|0|S|63|15|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising to about 1,200 m on the south side of [[Leppard Glacier]], west of [[Target Hill]], on [[Oscar II Coast]], [[Graham Land]]. In association with names from [[Jonathan Swift]]'s Gulliver's Travels grouped in this area, named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1988 after Lagado, the capital of the flying [[island]] of Laputa.
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'''Mount Lagally''' ({{coor dm|67|9|S|67|6|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of [[Vanni Peak]] in the [[Dorsey Mountains]], 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) for [[Max Lagally]] (1881-1945), German mathematician and glaciologist who made studies of the mass and heat balance of glaciers.
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[[Category:Mountains of Antarctica|Lagally, Mount]]
'''Lagarrigue Cove''' ({{coor dm|64|39|S|62|34|W|}}) is a small [[cove]] south of [[Spigot Peak]], [[Errera Channel]], on the [[Danco Cast]]. The name was proposed by the Argentine navy and was approved by the Argentine geographical coordinating commission in 1956 to replace the provisional name "[[Puerto Lote]]." Named in memory of a navy cook with the [[Argentine Antarctic Expedition]] of 1947-48 who perished in a [[crevasse]] accident in the vicinity.
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'''Lake Lagernoye''' ({{coor dm|67|40|S|45|51|E|}}) is a small [[lake]] situated just south of the camp at [[Molodezhnaya Station]] and close west of [[Lake Glubokoye]], in the [[Thala Hills]], [[Enderby Land]]. Mapped and named "[[Ozero Lagernoye]]" (camp lake) by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1961-62.
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[[Category:Lakes of Antarctica|Lagernoye, Lake]]
'''Laggard Island''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|64|2|W|}}) is a rocky [[island]] lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of [[Bonaparte Point]], off the southwest coast of [[Anvers Island]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) following a 1955 survey by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). The name arose from the island's position on the eastern fringe of the islands in the vicinity of [[Arthur Harbor]].
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Laghamaren Cliff''' ({{coor dm|72|30|S|0|30|E|}}) is a rock cliff forming the northwest end of [[Hamrane Heights]] in the [[Sverdrup Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Photographed from the air by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] (1938-39). Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958-59) and named Laghamaren (the low crag).
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'''Lagkollane Hills''' ({{coor dm|72|8|S|22|28|E|}}) is a group of hills standing 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of [[Bamse Mountain]] between Kreitzerisen and Hansenbreen 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 Lagkollane (the low hills).
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'''Lagoon Island''' ({{coor dm|67|35|S|68|16|W|}}) is the northernmost of the [[Leonie Islands]], lying in the entrance to [[Ryder Bay]] on the southeast side of [[Adelaide Island]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot. The [[island]] was charted by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill in February 1936 and so named because with the island on its west side it forms a lagoon.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lagoon Point''' ({{coor dm|54|11|S|36|35|W|}}) is a point lying east of the entrance to [[Little Jason Lagoon]] in [[Jason Harbor]], on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Charted by DI in 1929 and called [[Bluff Point]]; the name was amended to Lagoon Point as published on a 1930 [[British Admiralty]] chart.
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'''Lagotellerie Island''' ({{coor dm|67|53|S|67|24|W|}}) is an [[island]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long, lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Horseshoe Island]] in [[Matguerite Bay]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered and named by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lagrange Island''' ({{coor dm|66|46|S|141|28|E|}}) is a small rocky [[island]] 0.4 nautical miles (0.7 km) northeast of [[Newton Island]] and 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) north of [[Cape Mousse]], [[Adelie Coast]]. Charted in 1951 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] and named after [[Joseph Lagrange]] (1736-1813), French mathematician.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lagrange Peak''' ({{coor dm|64|28|S|62|26|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[summit (topography)|peak]], 450 nautical miles (800 km), standing 5.5 nautical miles (10 km) northeast of [[Strath Point]] on the southeast coast of [[Brabant Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. A point on the coast just south of this peak was first charted and the name Lagrange applied by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. On one of the photos published by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition the name is applied to the south tip of the [[island]]. To avoid confusion the generic term has been altered and the name applied to the peak described here.
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'''Lagrelius Point''' ({{coor dm|63|55|S|58|17|W|}}) is a low, ice-free point on the northwest side of [[James Ross Island]], 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) south of [[Carlson Island]]. Discovered and first surveyed in 1903 by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] under Nordenskjold, who named it [[Cape Lagrelius]] after [[Axel Lagrelius]] of Stockholm, who contributed toward the cost of the expedition. It was resurveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1952. Point is considered a more suitable descriptive term for this feature than cape.
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'''Laguna Hill''' ({{coor dm|62|56|S|60|42|W|}}) is an ice-free hill, 160 m, rising above the lagoon on the southwest side of [[Telefon Bay]], [[Deception Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The descriptive name "Monte de la Laguna" was used on an Argentine chart in 1956.
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'''Mount Lahaye''' ({{coor dm|72|36|S|31|10|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,475 m, on the north side of [[Giaever Glacier]] in the [[Belgica Mountains]], [[Weuun Maud Land]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1957-58, under G. de Gerlache, and named after Professor [[Edmond Lahaye]], President of the [[Belgian National Committee]] for the [[International Geophysical Year]], 1957-58.
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'''Lahille Island''' ({{coor dm|65|33|S|64|23|W|}}) is an [[island]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Nunez Point]] off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, and charted as a point on the coast which Charcot named after [[Fernando Lahille]] (1861-1940) Argentine naturalist. Charcot's French Antarctic Expedition, 1908-10, determined the insularity of the feature.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Laine Hills''' ({{coor dm|70|46|S|64|28|W|}}) is a cluster of four mainly snow-covered hills that rise above the [[Dyer Plateau]] about 16 nautical miles (30 km) northwest of the [[Welch Mountains]], in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Daren Laine]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[Palmer Station]] in 1975.
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'''Lainez Point''' ({{coor dm|67|41|S|67|48|W|}}) is a point which forms the north side of the entrance to [[Dalgliesh Bay]] on the west side of [[Pourquoi Pas Island]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10, and named by him for [[Manuel Lainez]], senator of the [[Argentine Republic]] and founder of the newspaper [[El Diario]].
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'''Lair Point''' ({{coor dm|62|37|S|61|2|W|}}) is a point lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of [[Essex Point]] on the north side of [[Byers Peninsula]], [[Livingston Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name, given by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1961, is descriptive. A large cave on this point was used by sealers during the early l820s, relics of their occupation being found by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1957-58.
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'''Laird Glacier''' ({{coor dm|84|55|S|169|55|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, flowing northeast from the [[Supporters Range]] to enter [[Keltie Glacier]] 4 nautical miles (7 km) southeast of [[Ranfurly Point]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert J. Laird]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1963.
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'''Laird Plateau''' ({{coor dm|82|0|S|157|0|E|}}) is a small plateau over 2,400 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) northwest of [[Mount Hayter]] on the north side of the head of [[Lucy Glacier]]. Seen by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1964-65) and named for the leader of this geological party to the area, [[Malcolm G. Laird]] ([[Cape Laird]], q.v.).
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'''Cape Laird''' ({{coor dm|81|41|S|162|27|E|}}) is a rocky cape 8 nautical miles (15 km) northwest of [[Cape May]], along the west side of [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1960-61) for [[Malcolm G. Laird]], NZGSAE geologist who took a special interest in the peneplain surface above the cape's granite cliffs.
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'''Laizure Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|15|S|158|7|E|}}) is a broad [[glacier]] that enters the sea immediately west of [[Drake Head]], [[Oates Coast]]. The glacier was roughly plotted by Australia from [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] photography, 1946-47, and from photographs and other data obtained by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]), 1959-62. It was mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] photography, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant (j.g.) [[David H. Laizure]], U.S. Navy, navigator on LC-130 aircraft during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1968.
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'''Lajarte Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|14|S|63|24|W|}}) is a group of islands fringing the north coast of [[Anvers Island]], close west of [[Cape Gronland]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Discovered by a German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74. Charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, and named by Charcot for Captain Dufaure de Lajarte, [[French Navy]].
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lake Island''' ({{coor dm|68|33|S|77|59|E|}}) is a small [[island]] between [[Plog Island]] and [[Flutter Island]], lying in [[Prydz Bay]] just west of [[Breidnes Peninsula]], [[Vestfold Hills]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Remapped by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) (1957-58) and so named because a [[lake]] occupies the northern part of the island.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Laktionov Island''' ({{coor dm|65|46|S|65|46|W|}}) is an [[island]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long, lying 4 nautical miles (7 km) northeast 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 after [[Aleksandr F. Laktionov]] (d. 1965), Soviet sea ice specialist in the Arctic and [[Antarctic Institute]], Lenigrad, 1927-65 (Head, Department of Oceanography, [[Ice Forecasting]] and [[River Mouths]]).
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lallemand Fjord''' ({{coor dm|67|5|S|66|45|W|}}) is a [[bay]], 30 nautical miles (60 km) long in a north-south direction and 9 nautical miles (17 km) wide, entered between [[Holdfast Point]] and [[Roux Island]], lying between [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]] and the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, and named after [[Charles Lallemand]] (1857-1938), a member of the Bureau des Longitudes and of the scientific commission for French Antarctic Expedition, 1908-10.
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'''Mount Lama''' ({{coor dm|78|4|S|163|42|E|}}) is a bare rock [[summit (topography)|peak]] over 800 m, culminating the ridge north of [[Miers Glacier]] and forming the south rampart of the [[valley]] named Shangri-la in [[Victoria Land]]. Named in association with Shangri-la by the [[New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE), 1960-61.
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'''Lamarck Island''' ({{coor dm|66|40|S|140|2|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]] 0.1 nautical miles (0.2 km) long, lying 0.1 nautical miles (0.2 km) northeast of [[Rostand Island]] in the [[Geologie Archipelago]], [[Adelie Coast]]. Charted in 1951 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] and named by them, after [[Jean-Baptiste Lamarck]] (1744-1829), French naturalist.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Cape Lamas''' ({{coor dm|64|19|S|56|54|W|}}) is the southwest point of [[Seymour Island]]. The cape was named by the command of the Argentine ship Chiriguano of the [[Argentine Antarctic Expedition]], 1953-54, after Guardiamarina (Midshipman) Lamas, of the [[Argentine Navy]], who died aboard the trawler Fournier off Tierra del Fuego in September 1949.
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'''Lamb Peak''' ({{coor dm|79|34|S|84|57|W|}}) is a conspicuous bare rock [[summit (topography)|peak]] located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south-southeast of [[Maagoe Peak]] in the [[Gifford Peaks]] of the [[Heritage Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. 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 Lieutenant Commander [[Arthur D. Lamb]], who contributed to the success of austral summer resupply activities for three seasons in his capacity as operations and communications officer through [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1966.
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'''Lamb Point''' ({{coor dm|73|41|S|60|48|W|}}) is a low, ice-covered point forming the south side of the entrance to [[Howkins Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered and photographed from the air in December 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS). During 1947 it was photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, who in conjunction with the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) charted it from the ground. Named by the FIDS for [[H.H. Lamb]], meteorologist on the British whale factory ship Balaena in Antarctic waters in 1946-47, who prepared daily forecasts for the whaling fleet on the basis of FIDS and other meteorological reports.
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'''Cape Lamb''' ({{coor dm|63|54|S|57|37|W|}}) is a cape which forms the southwest tip of [[Vega Island]] in the [[James Ross Island]] group. Discovered by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04, under [[Otto Nordenskjold]]. Resighted in 1945 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), and named after [[Ivan M. Lamb]] (1911-90), botanist on the FIDS staff at [[Port Lockroy]], 1944; at [[Hope Bay]], 1945; leader of biological expedition to [[Melchior Islands]], 1964-65.
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'''Lambda Island''' ({{coor dm|64|18|S|63|0|W|}}) is an [[island]] 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) long, which lies immediately northwest of [[Delta Island]] in the [[Melchior Islands]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. This island, the largest feature in the northwest part of the island group, was first roughly charted and named "[[Ile Sourrieu]]" by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05, but that name has not survived in usage. The name Lambda, derived from the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, was given by DI personnel who roughly charted the island in 1927. The island was surveyed by Argentine expeditions in 1942, 1943 and 1948.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lambert Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|0|S|70|0|E|}}) is a major [[glacier]], about 25 nautical miles (46 km) wide and over 120 nautical miles (220 km) long, draining a large area to the east and south of the [[Prince Charles Mountains]] and flowing northward to the [[Amery Ice Shelf]]. This glacier was delineated and named in 1952 by American geographer [[John H. Roscoe]] who made a detailed study of this area from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. He gave the name [[Baker Three Glacier]], using the code name of the Navy photographic aircraft and crew that made three flights in this coastal area in March 1947 resulting in geographic discoveries. The glacier was described in [[Gazetteer No]]. 14, [[Geographic Names]] of Antarctica ([[U.S. Board]] on Geographic Names, 1956), but the feature did not immediately appear on published maps. As a result the name Lambert Glacier, applied by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) in 1957 following mapping of the area by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956, has become established for this feature. Named for [[Bruce P. Lambert]], Director of [[National Mapping]] in the [[Australian Department]] of [[National Development]].
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'''Lambert Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|75|25|S|137|54|W|}}) is a rock [[nunatak]] that protrudes through the snow mantle of southeastern [[Coulter Heights]], near the coast of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. 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 [[Paul A. Lambert]], QMl, U.S. Navy, [[Senior Quartermaster]] on the USS Glacier, 1961-62.
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'''Lamberts Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|44|S|74|51|E|}}) is a small [[summit (topography)|peak]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) north-northeast of the [[Mason Peaks]] in the [[Grove Mountains]]. Mapped from air photos, 1956-60, by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]). Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G. Lamberts]], topographic draftsman with the Division of [[National Mapping]], [[Australian Dept]]. of [[National Development]], who has made a substantial contribution to the compilation on Antarctic maps.
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'''Lambeth Bluff''' ({{coor dm|53|11|S|73|36|E|}}) is a rock coastal bluff at the east side of [[Fiftyone Glacier]], on the south side of [[Heard Island]]. Surveyed in 1948 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) and named "[[Cape Lambeth]]" for [[A. James Lambeth]], geologist with the expedition. Further ANARE exploration led to revision of the name in 1964 to Lambeth Bluff.
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'''Lamboley Peak''' ({{coor dm|75|4|S|64|19|W|}}) is a prominent [[summit (topography)|peak]] in the northwest part of [[Prehn Peninsula]], [[Orville Coast]]. The peak was first photographed by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, and was mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Paul E. Lamboley]], radioman at [[South Pole Station]] in 1964.
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'''Lamina Peak''' ({{coor dm|70|32|S|68|45|W|}}) is a prominent pyramid-shaped [[summit (topography)|peak]], 1,280 m, surmounting a stratified ridge which curves down from [[Mount Edred]] northeastward toward [[George VI Sound]]. The peak stands 4.5 nautical miles (8 km) inland from the east coast of [[Alexander Island]] at the south limit of the [[Douglas Range]]. 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 the FIDS because of the marked horizontal stratification of the rocks of this peak.
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'''Lammers Glacier''' ({{coor dm|68|37|S|66|10|W|}}) is a large [[glacier]] flowing east along the north side of [[Godfrey Upland]] into the [[Traffic Circle]] and [[Mercator Ice Piedmont]], on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. This glacier appears indistinctly in an aerial photograph taken by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] on [[December 20]], [[1928]], but shows more clearly in aerial photographs taken by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] in 1935 and the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940. It was resighted in 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, who named it for [[Lester Lammers]], contributor of nine grown husky dogs and four puppies to the expedition.
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'''Mount Lampert''' ({{coor dm|74|33|S|62|39|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] about 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of [[Kelsey Cliff]] in the southeast part of [[Guettard Range]], in [[Palmer 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 [[Irwin R. Lampert]], storekeeper at [[South Pole Station]] in 1964.
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[[Category:Mountains of Antarctica|Lampert, Mount]]
'''Lamping Peak''' ({{coor dm|84|14|S|164|49|E|}}) is a rock [[summit (topography)|peak]] standing between Prebble and [[Wyckoff Glaciers]], on the western slopes of the [[Queen Alexandra Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John T. Lamping]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) geomagnetist at [[South Pole Station]], 1961.
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'''Lampitt Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|66|57|S|65|47|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] near the head of [[Murphy Glacier]], in [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1955-57, and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1958 for [[Leslie H. Lampitt]] (1887-1957), chemist who contributed many ideas for concentrated rations used by British polar expeditions during the period 1937-57.
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'''Lamplugh Inlet''' ({{coor dm|71|23|S|61|10|W|}}) is an inlet 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, lying between [[Capes Healy]] and Howard, along the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered by members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) who explored this coast from [[East Base]] by land and from the air in 1940. Named for [[Elmer L. Lamplugh]], chief radio operator at East Base.
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'''Lamplugh Island''' ({{coor dm|75|38|S|162|45|E|}}) is an [[ice cap|ice-capped]] [[island]], 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, lying 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of [[Whitmer Peninsula]], along the coast of [[Victoria Land]]. This feature was first sighted by the ''Discovery'' expedition led by Scott, 1901-04, but it was first charted as an island by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] under Shackleton, 1907-09. Named by Shackleton for [[G.W. Lamplugh]], who gave assistance to the expedition.
== See also ==
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'''Lamykin Dome''' ({{coor dm|67|27|S|46|40|E|}}) is a domed feature (525 m) which forms the ice-covered summit of [[Tange Promontory]], on the coast of [[Enderby Land]]. The feature was plotted on charts by the [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] (1957) and named for Soviet hydrographer [[S.M. Lamykin]].
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'''Lancaster Hill''' ({{coor dm|65|21|S|64|0|W|}}) is a hill at the south side of the mouth of [[Trooz Glacier]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[Sir James Lancaster]], English navigator of the [[East India Company]] who was responsible for the first regular use of fruit juice to prevent scurvy on ships, in 1601.
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'''Cape Lancaster''' ({{coor dm|64|51|S|63|44|W|}}) is a cape forming the south extremity of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Discovered by a German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74. Later sighted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache, who named it for [[Albert Lancaster]], [[Scientific Dir]]. of the [[Meteorological Service]] of the [[Royal Observatory]] of Belgium and a supporter of the expedition.
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'''Lance Rocks''' ({{coor dm|82|52|S|48|19|W|}}) is a two rocks lying together at the northeast end of [[Crouse Spur]] in the [[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 Captain [[Samuel J. Lance]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), navigator and member of the [[Electronic Test Unit]] in the Pensacola Mountains, 1957-58.
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'''Lancetes Lake''' ({{coor dm|54|15|S|36|31|W|}}) is a small [[lake]] near the head of Maiviken, in northern [[Hatcher Peninsula]], [[South Georgia]]. The lake has a rich benthic flora of algae and mosses, which support a large population of the only water beetle seen in the sub-Antarctic, Lancetes clausii, from which the feature takes its name. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1991.
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'''Lanchester Bay''' ({{coor dm|63|55|S|60|6|W|}}) is a [[bay]] 7 nautical miles (13 km) wide lying east of [[Havilland Point]], along the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1955-57 and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Frederick W. Lanchester]] (1868-1946), aeronautical engineer who laid the foundations of modern airfoil theory.
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'''Land Bay''' ({{coor dm|75|25|S|141|45|W|}}) is an ice-filled [[bay]], about 40 nautical miles (70 km) wide, indenting the coast of [[Marie Byrd Land]] just eastward of [[Groves Island]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41). The bay takes its name from [[Land Glacier]] which descends into the bay.
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'''Land Glacier''' ({{coor dm|75|40|S|141|45|W|}}) is a broad, heavily-crevassed [[glacier]], about 35 nautical miles (60 km) long, descending into [[Land Bay]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and named for [[R. Admiral Emory S. Land]], Chairman of the [[U.S. Maritime Commission]].
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'''Landauer Point''' ({{coor dm|67|4|S|67|48|W|}}) is a point on the east coast of [[Adelaide Island]], marking the west side of the north entrance to [[Tickle Channel]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from air photos taken by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, and [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE), 1956-57. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Joseph K. Landauer]], American physicist who has studied the mechanical properties of ice and [[glacier]] flow.
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'''Landen Ridge''' ({{coor dm|66|50|S|63|54|W|}}) is a narrow rock ridge at the east end of [[Cole Peninsula]] in [[Graham Land]]. During December 1947 it was charted by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne. Named by Ronne for [[David Landen]] of [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), who assisted in planning the RARE photographic program and in correlating photographs after the expedition returned.
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'''Landers Peaks''' ({{coor dm|69|26|S|71|12|W|}}) is a group of peaks 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Braun]], rising to about 1,000 m between [[Palestrina Glacier]] and [[Nichols Snowfield]] in the north part of [[Alexander Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Robert J. Landers]], [[U.S. Navy]], LC-130 aircraft pilot, Squadron VXE-6, [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]], 1965 and 1966.
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'''Landfall Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|0|S|102|1|W|}}) is a prominent [[summit (topography)|peak]]-shaped landmark near the extreme west end of [[Thurston Island]], about 8 nautical miles (15 km) east-northeast of [[Cape Flying Fish]]. Discovered by members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in flights from the ship Bear in February 1940, and photographed at that time by [[E.B. Perce]]. The peak was plotted from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in December 1946, and was observed by personnel of the [[U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition]] in February 1960. So named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) because rock exposures on the peak serve as a mark for ships approaching Thurston Island from the west.
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'''Landing Cove''' ({{coor dm|60|44|S|45|41|W|}}) is a [[cove]] north of [[Conroy Point]] on the northwest side of [[Moe Island]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. So named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) because the cove provides the only possible landing place for small boats on the [[island]].
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'''The Landing''' ({{coor dm|78|22|S|161|25|E|}}) is a large flat snowfield in the upper [[Skelton Glacier]], between the Upper and [[Lower Staircases]]. Mapped and named in February 1957 by the [[New Zealand]] party of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-58.
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'''Landmark Peak''' ({{coor dm|79|10|S|85|40|W|}}) is a very prominent [[summit (topography)|peak]], 1,840 m, standing 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of [[Minnesota Glacier]] on the east side of [[Gowan Glacier]], in the [[Heritage Range]]. So named by the University of [[Minnesota Geological Party]] to these mountains, 1963-64, because the peak is a well used reference point for pilots flying in the area.
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'''Landmark Point''' ({{coor dm|67|31|S|63|56|E|}}) is a rocky point lying 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) southeast of [[Safety Island]], on the coast of Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1956-66. So named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) because it is almost due south from [[Auster Rookery]] and affords an excellent landmark if approaching the rookery along the coast from [[Mawson Station]].
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'''Mount Landolt''' ({{coor dm|78|46|S|84|30|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (2,280 m) standing at the head of [[Hudman Glacier]] in the south part of [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. First 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 [[Arlo U. Landolt]], aurora scientist at the IGY [[South Pole Station]] in 1957.
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'''Landon Promontory''' ({{coor dm|69|13|S|69|20|E|}}) is a broad, domed ice-covered promontory on the west side of the [[Amery Ice Shelf]], about 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of [[Foley Promontory]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956. The area was first visited by an ANARE party led by [[D.R. Carstens]] in November 1962. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after [[I. Landon-Smith]], glaciologist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1962, a member of the field party.
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'''Landrum Island''' ({{coor dm|69|14|S|68|20|W|}}) is the southernmost of the three [[Bugge Islands]] in the south part of [[Marguerite Bay]], [[Fallieres Coast]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Betty J. Landrum]], biologist, [[Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center]], 1965-89, serving as Director, 1973-78.
== See also ==
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'''Landry Bluff''' ({{coor dm|85|16|S|175|37|W|}}) is a rock bluff in the [[Cumulus Hills]], standing just north of the mouth of [[Logie Glacier]], where the latter joins [[Shackleton Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Edward J. Landry]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist who wintered at [[Byrd Station]] in 1963 and at [[South Pole Station]] in 1965.
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'''Lands End Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|83|43|S|172|37|E|}}) is a two rock [[nunatak]]s 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north-northwest of [[Airdrop Peak]] at the north end of [[Ebony Ridge]]. The nunataks lie at the east side of the terminus of [[Beardmore Glacier]] and mark the northern termination of the [[Commonwealth Range]] at [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. The descriptive name was recommended to [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) by [[John Gunner]] of the [[Ohio State University Institute]] of [[Polar Studies]], who, with [[Henry H. Brecher]], measured a geological section here on [[January 16]], [[1970]].
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'''Lane Plateau''' ({{coor dm|84|23|S|175|26|E|}}) is a flat, ice-covered plateau that rises to 3,000 m between [[Mount Waterman]], [[Mount Cartwright]], and [[Mount Bronk]] in the central [[Hughes Range]] of the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. The plateau trends north-south for 9 miles and is 2.5 miles wide. Discovered and photographed by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] on the [[Baselaying Flight]] of [[November 18]], [[1929]], and surveyed by [[A.P. Crary]], 1957-58. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys, 1962-63, and [[U.S. Navy]] photography taken 1958-63. The plateau is named in honor of [[Neal Lane]], Director of the [[National Science Foundation]] from 1993 to 1998. Under his leadership National Science Foundation (NSF) won congressional approval for rebuilding [[South Pole Station]] as a premier international science facility set to open at the beginning of the 21st century.
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'''Lang Island''' ({{coor dm|66|59|S|57|41|E|}}) is an [[island]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long and 0.4 nautical miles (0.7 km) wide, lying midway between [[Abrupt Island]] and the [[Oygarden Group]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photographs taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and called by them Langoy (long island).
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lang Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|74|10|S|66|29|W|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] lying in the interior of southern [[Palmer Land]], about 30 nautical miles (60 km) west of the head of [[Irvine Glacier]]. 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 [[James F. Lang]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) Asst. Representative at [[Byrd Station]], summer 1965-66.
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'''Lang Sound''' ({{coor dm|67|9|S|58|40|E|}}) is a [[sound]] 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) wide at its narrowest point and 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, lying between the group of islands that include Broka and [[Havstein Islands]] and the [[Law Promontory]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photographs taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]] in [[January-February]] 1937 and named Langsundet (the long sound).
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'''Lange Glacier''' ({{coor dm|62|7|S|58|30|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing into the W. side of [[Admiralty Bay]] close S. of [[Admiralen Peak]], [[King George I]]., in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Alexander Lange]] (1860-1922), Norwegian pioneer of modern steam whaling in the [[South Shetland Is]]. in 1905-6, and commander of the Admiralen.
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'''Lange Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|34|S|167|42|E|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]] (2,435 m) in the west-central part of [[Lyttelton Range]] in the [[Admiralty Mountains]]. 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 [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist [[Otto L. Lange]] of [[Hallett Station]], 1966-67.
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'''Langevad Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|8|S|168|50|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of [[Bargh Glacier]] and just west of [[Narrow Neck]], draining southwest from the [[Daniell Peninsula]] into the lower part of [[Borchgrevink Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. 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 [[Michael W. Langevad]], electronics technician at [[Hallett Station]], 1957.
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'''Langflog Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|6|S|4|14|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing north between [[Mount Hochlin]] and [[Langfloget Cliff]] in the [[Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Langflogbreen (long rock wall glacier).
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'''Langfloget Cliff''' ({{coor dm|72|6|S|4|24|E|}}) is a rock cliff 6 nautical miles (11 km) long at the west side of [[Flogeken Glacier]], in the [[Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Langfloget (the long rock wall).
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'''Langford Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|33|S|135|23|W|}}) is an isolated [[summit (topography)|peak]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the lower part of [[Reedy Glacier]] and 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of [[Abbey Nunatak]]. 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 [[Lawrence G. Langford]], Jr., a builder with the [[Byrd Station]] winter party, 1958.
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'''Langhofer Island''' ({{coor dm|72|32|S|93|2|W|}}) is a small ice-covered [[island]] with a rock outcrop near the south end, lying at the north edge of [[Abbot Ice Shelf]] and 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) east of [[McNamara Island]]. The USS Glacier lay close off the island, [[February 11]], [[1961]], and geological and botanical collections were made at the outcrop. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Joel H. Langhofer]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) topographic engineer aboard the Glacier who positioned geographical features in this area.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Langhovde Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|13|S|39|48|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] at the east side of [[Langhovde Hills]], flowing north to [[Hovde Bay]] on the east shore of [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, and named for its proximity to Langhovde Hills.
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'''Langhovde Hills''' ({{coor dm|69|14|S|39|44|E|}}) is an extensive area of bare rock hills along the east shore of [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]], just south of [[Hovde Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Langhovde (long knoll).
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'''Langhovde-kita Point''' ({{coor dm|69|10|S|39|37|E|}}) is a point which marks the north end of [[Langhovde Hills]], on the east shore of [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Surveyed by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, and named Langhovde-kita-misaki (Langhovde north point) because of its location in Langhovde Hills.
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'''Langley Peak''' ({{coor dm|64|2|S|60|36|W|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Curtiss Bay]], rising above the west end of [[Wright Ice Piedmont]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Hunting Aerosurveys]] (1955-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Samuel P. Langley]] (1834-1906), American mathematician, one time Secretary of the [[Smithsonian Institute]], designer of the first satisfactory powered model airplane, in 1896.
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'''Langmuir Cove''' ({{coor dm|66|58|S|67|10|W|}}) is a [[cove]] in the north end of [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]], [[Graham Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Irving Langmuir]] (1881-1957), American physicist who studied the formation of snow.
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'''Langnes Fjord''' ({{coor dm|68|30|S|78|15|E|}}) is a narrow fjord, 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, between [[Langnes Peninsula]] and [[Breidnes Peninsula]] in the [[Vestfold Hills]]. Mapped from air photos by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]] (1936-37) and named after Langnes Peninsula. John Roscoe's 1952 study of air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47) revealed that this fjord continues farther east than was previously mapped, and that it includes what had been plotted as an isolated [[lake]] which the Norwegians had called "Breidvatnet."
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'''Langnes Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|68|28|S|78|15|E|}}) is a narrow rocky [[peninsula]] of irregular shape, 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, being the northernmost of the three main peninsulas that comprise the [[Vestfold Hills]]. The name derives from "Langneset" (the long point), applied by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]] (1936-37) which mapped the peninsula from aerial photographs.
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'''Langpollen Cove''' ({{coor dm|69|26|S|39|35|E|}}) is a long, narrow [[cove]] in the northwest part of [[Skarvsnes Foreland]] on the east side of [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Langpollen (the long [[bay]]).
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'''Langskavlen Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|1|S|14|29|E|}}) is a short, steep [[glacier]] flowing from the north side of [[Skavlho Mountain]] in the [[Payer Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Langskavlen (the long snowdrift).
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'''Mount Langway''' ({{coor dm|75|29|S|139|47|W|}}) is a coastal [[mountain]] (760 m) located 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) southwest of [[Mount LeMasurier]] in the [[Ickes Mountains]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The mountain was first photographed from aircraft of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Chester C. Langway]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) glaciologist at [[Byrd Station]], 1968-69.
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'''Cape Lankester''' ({{coor dm|79|16|S|160|29|E|}}) is a high, rounded, snow-covered cape at the south side of the entrance to [[Mulock Inlet]], along the west edge of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Discovered and named by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04). Probably named for [[Sir Edwin Ray Lankester]], Director of the [[Natural History Department]] of the [[British Museum]] (1898-1907) and founder of the [[Marine Biological Association]] in 1884.
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'''Lann Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|15|S|167|54|E|}}) is a steep tributary [[glacier]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, in the north end of [[Admiralty Mountains]]. The glacier is 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Rowles Glacier]] and flows northwest to enter [[Dennistoun Glacier]]. 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 [[Roy R. Lann]], U.S. Navy cook at [[Hallett Station]], 1964.
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'''Mount Lanning''' ({{coor dm|77|47|S|85|45|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (1,820 m) located at the south side of [[Newcomer Glacier]], 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of [[Mount Warren]], in the north portion of the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. First 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 1st Lieutenant [[Delmar L. Lanning]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), who participated in establishing the [[South Pole Station]] in the 1956-57 season.
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'''Lanterman Range''' ({{coor dm|71|40|S|163|10|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] range about 35 nautical miles (60 km) long and 12 nautical miles (22 km) wide, forming the southwest part of the [[Bowers Mountains]]. It is bounded by the Rennick, Sledgers, Black and [[Canham Glaciers]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[William Lanterman]], aerological officer for [[U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze]], 1959-62.
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'''Lanusse Bay''' ({{coor dm|64|14|S|62|30|W|}}) is a [[bay]] between [[Driencourt Point]] and [[Minot Point]] on the west side of [[Brabant Island]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Named "[[Bahia Lanusse]]" by the [[Argentine Antarctic Expedition]] in 1979, presumably after Teniente de [[Navio Alejandro Lanusse]], [[Argentine Navy]], the first Argentine aircraft pilot to fly in the Antarctic; he was killed in a flying accident at [[Buenos Aires]], about 1943.
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'''Lanyon Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|15|S|161|41|E|}}) is a sharp rock [[summit (topography)|peak]] 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of [[Victoria Upper Glacier]] in the [[Saint Johns Range]] of [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Margaret C. Lanyon]], a [[New Zealand]] national who for many years in the 1960s and 1970s served in a secretarial and administrative capacity with the [[U.S. Antarctic Research Program]], in Christchurch.
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'''Mount Lanyon''' ({{coor dm|71|15|S|67|10|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]] about 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of [[Taylor Platform]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. The mountain is divided in the south by a small, plateau-fed [[glacier]] and an area of moraine extends eastward from the mountain for 8 miles. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos of 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.H. Lanyon]], officer in charge at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1965.
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'''Lanz Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|17|S|86|17|W|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]], 1,570 m, near the extreme north end of the [[Sentinel Range]] in the [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. It is 10 nautical miles (18 km) north-northwest of [[Mount Weems]] and is the middle one of a group of three peaks lying in a NE-SW direction. Discovered by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] on his trans-Antarctic flight of [[November 23]], [[1935]]. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Walter J. Lanz]], radio operator on three [[Ellsworth Antarctic]] expeditions, 1933-36.
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'''Mount Lanzerotti''' ({{coor dm|74|50|S|71|33|W|}}) is the northernmost of the [[Sky-Hi Nunataks]], rising to about 1,550 m in [[Ellsworth Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1987 after [[Louis J. Lanzerotti]], [[Bell Laboratories]], [[Murray Hill]], NJ, a [[Principal Investigator]] for upper atmosphere research at [[Siple Station]] and [[South Pole Station]] for many years from 1970; Member, [[Polar Research Board]], [[National Academy]] of Sciences, 1982-90; Chairman, Committee on [[Antarctic Policy]] and Science, 1992-93.
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'''Lapeyrere Bay''' ({{coor dm|64|23|S|63|15|W|}}) is a [[bay]] 7 nautical miles (13 km) long and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) wide, which lies north of [[Gourdon Peninsula]] and indents the northeast coast of [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. The bay was roughly charted by the German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74. Recharted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, and named by Charcot for [[R. Admiral Boue]] de Lapeyrere, [[French Navy]].
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'''Lapidary Point''' ({{coor dm|62|12|S|58|56|W|}}) is the southwest entrance point to [[Rocky Cove]], [[Maxwell Bay]], [[King George Island]]. Named "[[Mys Kamennyy]]" (rocky cape) by [[G.E. Grikurov]] and [[M.M. Polyakov]], 1968, following [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] surveys in the area. Translated as Lapidary Point by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1978.
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'''Laplace Island''' ({{coor dm|66|47|S|141|28|E|}}) is a small rocky [[island]] 0.3 nautical miles (0.6 km) west-northwest of [[La Conchee]] and 0.75 nautical miles (1.4 km) north of [[Cape Mousse]]. Charted in 1951 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] and named by them for Pierre de Laplace (1749-1827), French astronomer and mathematician.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Laputa Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|66|8|S|62|58|W|}}) is a range of [[nunatak]]s and snow-covered hills with minor rock outcrops, rising from about 500 m to over 1,000 m. Located 6 nautical miles (11 km) northwest of [[Adie Inlet]] on the east side of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) in 1947. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after the flying [[island]] in [[Jonathan Swift]]'s Nunatak to the southeast.
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'''Lapworth Cirque''' ({{coor dm|80|44|S|23|8|W|}}) is a cirque to the west of [[Goldschmidt Cirque]] in the east portion of [[Read Mountains]], [[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 geologists grouped in this area, named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after [[Charles Lapworth]] (1842-1920), British geologist who established the stratigraphic succession in south Scotland and who defined the Ordovician system; Professor of Geology and Physiography, [[Birmingham University]], 1881-1913.
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'''Larga Valley''' ({{coor dm|64|17|S|56|49|W|}}) is a [[valley]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long, trending NE-SW in the west part of [[Seymour Island]]. The feature was descriptively named "[[Quebrada Larga]]" (long valley) in Argentine geological reports and maps of 1978. The term valley has been substituted in place of "quebrada" in the approved name.
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'''Largo Island''' ({{coor dm|63|18|S|57|53|W|}}) is an elongated [[island]], 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) in extent, which is the largest of the [[Duroch Islands]]. It lies 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) west of [[Halpern Point]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. The [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]], 1947-48, charted the feature as three islands to which the personal names Rozas, Swett, and Horn were applied. Charted as one island by [[Martin Halpern]], leader of the University of Wisconsin geological party in this area, 1961-62, who reported the name "Largo" (meaning long) to be the only one used by Chilean officials at the nearby [[General Bernardo]] O'[[Higgins Station]].
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Larkman Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|46|S|179|23|E|}}) is a large, isolated rock [[nunatak]], 2,660 m, at the southeast end of the [[Grosvenor Mountains]], 12 nautical miles (22 km) east of [[Mauger Nunatak]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) for [[A.H. Larkman]], [[Chief Engineer]] of the Shackleton's [[Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1914-17) from Australia to the [[Ross Sea]].
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'''Larrouy Island''' ({{coor dm|65|52|S|65|15|W|}}) is an [[island]] 5 nautical miles (9 km) long and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) wide which rises to 745 m, lying in [[Grandidier Channel]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of [[Ferin Head]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot, who named it for [[Monsieur Larrouy]], at that time a [[French Minister Plenipotentiary]].
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lars Christensen Coast''' ({{coor dm|69|0|S|69|0|E|}}) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between [[Murray Monolith]], in 6654E, and the head of [[Amery Ice Shelf]] in 7100E. The seaward portions of this area (along the [[Amery Ice Front]] to Murray Monolith) were discovered and sailed along by Norwegian whalers employed by [[Lars Christensen]] of Sandefjord, Norway for whom this coast is named. Mr. Christensen personally participated in some of the exploration conducted in Antarctica by his firm, 1926-37. Exploration and mapping of the southwestern (interior) side of Amery Ice Shelf was accomplished by Australian expeditions during the 1950s.
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'''Lars Christensen Peak''' ({{coor dm|68|46|S|90|31|W|}}) is a lofty, rounded dome (1,755 m) in the northeast part of [[Peter I Island]]. It marks the greatest elevation of the [[island]]. Peter I Island was discovered by Captain [[Thaddeus Bellingshausen]] in January 1821 and viewed from a distance of 15 miles. The island was circumnavigated in January 1927 by the Norwegian whale catcher Christensen, Norwegian whaling magnate who sent out the vessel.
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'''Lars Island''' ({{coor dm|54|28|S|3|22|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]], less than 0.2 nautical miles (0.4 km) long, which lies just off the southwest extremity of Bouvetoya. First roughly charted in 1898 by a German expedition under [[Karl Chun]]. The Norwegian expedition under Captain [[Harald Horntvedt]] made a landing on the island from the ship Norvegia in December 1927. They named it, probably after [[Lars Christensen]], sponsor of the Norwegian expedition.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lars Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|71|52|S|4|13|E|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] about 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of [[Skigarden Ridge]] in the [[Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named for [[Lars Hochlin]], dog driver and radio operator with Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956-58).
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'''Larsemann Hills''' ({{coor dm|69|24|S|76|13|E|}}) is a series of low rounded coastal hills along the southeast shore of [[Prydz Bay]]. The hills extend west for 9 nautical miles (17 km) from [[Dalk Glacier]]. Discovered in February 1935 by Captain [[Klarius Mikkelsen]] from the whaling ship Thorshavn, sent out by Norwegian whaling magnate [[Lars Christensen]], and given this name.
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'''Larsen Bank''' ({{coor dm|66|16|S|110|32|E|}}) is a shoal with a least depth of 52 ft in the north part of [[Newcomb Bay]], located 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) north of [[Kilby Island]] in the [[Windmill Islands]]. Discovered and charted in February 1957 by a party from the USS Glacier. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Ludvig Larsen]], second mate on the [[Thala Dan]], used by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in a 1962 survey of Newcomb Bay.
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'''Larsen Channel''' ({{coor dm|63|10|S|56|12|W|}}) is a strait 1 to 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide between D'[[Urville Island]] and [[Joinville Island]], off the northeast end of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered in 1902 by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] under Nordenskjold, and named for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]] of the expedition ship Antarctic.
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'''Larsen Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|71|56|S|6|53|E|}}) is a steep rock and ice cliffs which form a part of the east face of [[Jokulkyrkja Mountain]], in the [[Muhlig-Hofmann Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Plotted from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named for [[Per Larsen]], steward with Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956-57).
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'''Larsen Glacier''' ({{coor dm|75|6|S|162|28|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing southeast from [[Reeves Neve]], through the [[Prince Albert Mountains]] and entering the [[Ross Sea]] just south of [[Mount Crummer]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the [[South Magnetic Party]] of the Shackleton expedition, 1907-09, who followed its course on their way to the plateau area beyond. They named it Larsen Glacier because it flowed past the foot of [[Mount Larsen]], which was constantly in view as they ascended the course of the glacier.
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'''Larsen Harbor''' ({{coor dm|54|50|S|36|1|W|}}) is a narrow inlet in the south side of [[Drygalski Fjord]], 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west-northwest of [[Nattriss Head]], at the southeast end of [[South Georgia]]. Charted by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1911-12, under Filchner, who named it for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]], who was at that time in charge of the Grytviken whaling station.
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'''Larsen Ice Shelf''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|62|30|W|}}) is an extensive, linear [[ice shelf]] in the northwest part of the [[Weddell Sea]], extending along the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]] from [[Cape Longing]] to the area just southward of [[Hearst Island]]. Named for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]], who sailed along the [[Larsen Ice Front]] in the Jason as far as 6810S during December 1893.
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'''Larsen Inlet''' ({{coor dm|64|26|S|59|26|W|}}) is an ice-filled inlet, 12 nautical miles (22 km) long in a north-south direction and 7 nautical miles (13 km) wide, between [[Capes Longing]] and Sobral along the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. C.[[A. Larsen]], Norwegian whaling captain, reported a large [[bay]] in this area in 1893. Larsen's name was suggested for the feature by [[Edwin Swift Balch]] in 1902. The inlet was re-identified and charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1947.
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'''Larsen Islands''' ({{coor dm|60|36|S|46|4|W|}}) is a small group of islands lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) northwest of [[Moreton Point]] the west extremity of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Discovered by Captain [[George Powell]] and Captain [[Nathaniel Palmer]] on the occasion of their joint cruise in December 1821. They were named on Captain [[Petter Sorlle]]'s chart, based upon his survey of the South Orkney Islands in 1912-13, in honor of Captain [[C.A. Larsen]].
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Larsen Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|64|58|S|60|4|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Murdoch Nunatak]] in the [[Seal Nunataks]] group, off the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. The Seal Nunataks were discovered by a Norwegian whaling expedition under [[C.A. Larsen]] in December 1893. Commemoration of Larsen was proposed by [[Ludwig Friederichsen]] in 1895. The application of this name is based upon a 1947 survey by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS).
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'''Larsen Point''' ({{coor dm|54|12|S|36|30|W|}}) is a point which forms the west side of the entrance to [[Cumberland Bay]] on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Named for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]], who visited Cumberland Bay in the Jason in 1893-94.
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'''Mount Larsen''' ({{coor dm|59|27|S|27|18|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 710 m, situated in the east-central portion of [[Thule Island]] in the [[South Sandwich Islands]]. Charted in 1930 by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] who named it for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]].
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'''Mount Larsen''' ({{coor dm|74|51|S|162|12|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,560 m, presenting sheer granite cliffs on the north side standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of [[Hansen Nunatak]] at the south side of the mouth of [[Reeves Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) under Scott, who named it for Captain [[C.A. Larsen]], noted [[Norwegian Antarctic]] explorer whose explorations along the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]] in the Jason, 1892-93, marked the beginning of commercial whaling operations in the Antarctic. Larsen led numerous whaling expeditions until his death in December 1925 while directing operations in the [[Ross Sea]].
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'''Larson Crag''' ({{coor dm|76|44|S|161|8|E|}}) is a prominent rocky summit, over 1,600 m, at the north end of [[Staten Island Heights]] in the [[Convoy Range]]. 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 Commander [[Wesley Larson]], commanding officer of the USS [[Staten Island]] in Antarctic waters, 1959-60.
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'''Larson Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|28|S|154|0|W|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] that drains northwest from [[La Gorce Peak]] in the [[Alexandra Mountains]] and enters the south side of [[Butler Glacier]], on [[Edward VII Peninsula]]. 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 helicopter pilot Lieutenant Commander [[Conrad S. Larson]], U.S. Navy, officer in charge of the helicopter detachment aboard the icebreaker Eastwind during [[Operation Deep Freeze]], 1955-56.
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'''Larson Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|82|45|S|48|0|W|}}) is a small cluster of [[nunatak]]s lying along the east side of [[Forrestal Range]], 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of [[Mount Malville]], in the [[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 [[Larry R. Larson]], aviation electronics technician at [[Ellsworth Station]], winter 1957.
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'''Larson Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|32|S|83|51|W|}}) is a relatively smooth, ice-filled [[valley]] between the south end of [[Inferno Ridge]] and [[Mhire Spur]] 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 equipment operator [[D.L. Larson]], U.S. Navy, snow removal operator at [[Williams Field]], [[McMurdo Sound]], during [[Deep Freeze]] 1965 and 1966.
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'''Larssen Peak''' ({{coor dm|54|19|S|36|46|W|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]], 1,550 m, between [[Three Brothers]] and Marikoppa in the [[Allardyce Range]] of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57, and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Harald Larssen]], Manager at the [[Compania Argentina]] de Pesca station, Grytviken, 1951-54.
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'''Larvik''' ({{coor dm|54|22|S|36|54|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] indenting the south coast of [[South Georgia]] between [[Newark Bay]] and [[Jacobsen Bight]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57. The name is well established in local usage.
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'''Larvik Cone''' ({{coor dm|54|22|S|36|52|W|}}) is a low but prominent scree cone, 425 m, on the promontory between [[Newark Bay]] and [[Jacobsen Bight]], on the south coast of [[South Georgia]]. Roughly sketched by the [[British South Georgia Expedition]], 1954-55, and named [[Larvik Peak]] from association with nearby Larvik. The SGS, 1956-57, reported that cone is a more suitable descriptive term.
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'''Larvik Harbor''' ({{coor dm|64|29|S|62|27|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] southwest of [[Lagrange Peak]] in southeast [[Brabant Island]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. The bay was roughly charted by a British expedition, 1920-22, and so named after the town of Larvik in southern Norway, following the name usage of whalers ([[M.C. Lester]]'s amendments to Kapt. [[Johans Johannessen]]'s manuscript chart of about 1919-20).
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'''Las Palmas Glacier''' ({{coor dm|62|41|S|60|25|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing west-northwest from [[Hurd Dome]] and terminating at [[Las Palmas Cove]], [[South Bay]], [[Livingston Island]]. The name Las Palmas Glacier was given by the [[Spanish Antarctic Expedition]], about 1998, after the ship [[Las Palmas]] of the 1988-91 [[Spanish Antarctic]] campaigns.
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'''Laseron Islands''' ({{coor dm|66|59|S|142|48|E|}}) is a chain of small [[ice cap|ice-capped]] and rocky islands lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Cape Denison]] in [[Commonwealth Bay]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named them for [[Charles F. Laseron]], taxidermist with the expedition.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lasher Spur''' ({{coor dm|69|6|S|66|39|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] spur trending northwest from [[Kelvin Crests]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) east-northeast of [[Triune Peaks]], [[Fallieres Coast]]. The spur was photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947, [[U.S. Navy]], 1966, and was surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1958. Named in 1977 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[William J. Lasher]], U.S. Navy, LC-130 aircraft commander, [[Operation Deep Freeze]], 1969 and 1970.
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'''Lashly Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|57|S|159|50|E|}}) is a short, broad [[glacier]] lying between the [[Lashly Mountains]] on the west and [[Tabular Mountain]] and [[Mount Feather]] on the east, flowing south into [[The Portal]], in [[Victoria Land]]. So named by the [[New Zealand Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58) for its proximity to the Lashly Mountains.
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'''Lashly Mountains''' ({{coor dm|77|54|S|159|33|E|}}) is a small group of mountains, the most prominent being [[Mount Crean]] (2,550 m), standing south of the head of [[Taylor Glacier]] and west of [[Lashly Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[William Lashly]], a member of the party which explored this area.
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'''Mount Lassell''' ({{coor dm|71|45|S|68|50|W|}}) is a snow-covered [[summit (topography)|peak]], 1,000 m, overlooking the head of [[Neptune Glacier]] in the southeast part of [[Alexander Island]]. The peak appears to have been first seen from the air by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] on [[November 23]], [[1935]], and roughly mapped from photos obtained on that flight by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. 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. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[William Lassell]] (1799-1880), English astronomer who discovered Umbriel and Ariel, satellites of Uranus, and Triton, satellite of Neptune.
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'''Lassiter Coast''' ({{coor dm|73|45|S|62|0|W|}}) is that portion of the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]] extending from [[Cape Mackintosh]] to [[Cape Adams]]. The north portion of this coast was discovered and photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940. During 1947 the entire extent of the coast was photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, who in conjunction with the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) charted it from the ground. The name was applied by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[James W. Lassiter]] of the then [[United States Army Air Force]] (USAAF), who as chief pilot was instrumental in the overall success of the RARE aerial exploratory program. Lassiter was pilot not only on the flight southwest from Cape Adams, on which geographic discovery was extended to 7600S, 7230W (the [[Mount Hassage]] area), but also on the flight southeast to about 7900S, 4345W, on which the seaward edge of the [[Ronne Ice Shelf]] and the west and central edge of the [[Filchner Ice Shelf]] were sighted and photographed for the first time.
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'''Lassus Mountains''' ({{coor dm|69|35|S|71|38|W|}}) is a mountains, 15 nautical miles (28 km) long and 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, rising to 2,100 m and extending south from [[Palestrina Glacier]] in the northwest part of [[Alexander Island]]. First seen in 1821 by the Russian expedition under Bellingshausen. Photographed from the air in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) but mapped as part of the [[Havre Mountains]]. First mapped in detail from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Orlandus Lassus]] (about 1532-94), Belgian composer.
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'''Last Cache Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|33|S|174|8|W|}}) is the southernmost and last [[nunatak]] on the ridge forming the eastern wall of [[Zaneveld Glacier]]. Though not large, it is an important navigational landmark on the polar plateau in the vicinity of the head of [[Shackleton Glacier]]. So named by the [[Southern Party]] of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62), who made their last depot of food and fuel near the nunatak.
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'''Last Hill''' ({{coor dm|63|28|S|57|5|W|}}) is a small hill, 350 m, with a rock ridge at its crest and a cliff at its north side, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) south-southwest of [[Hope Bay]] and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of the northeast shore of [[Duse Bay]] on [[Tabarin Peninsula]]. Probably seen by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04, under Nordenskjold. First charted in 1946 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), who so named it because it marks the last climb on the sledge route between Hope Bay and Duse Bay.
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'''Latady Island''' ({{coor dm|70|45|S|74|35|W|}}) is a low ice-covered [[island]], 35 nautical miles (60 km) long and more than 10 nautical miles (18 km) wide, lying 45 nautical miles (80 km) south of [[Charcot Island]] and west of [[Alexander Island]]. An ice-covered feature in this approximate position was seen from the air and described by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] in 1929, but not recognized as an island or separately mapped. The island was first photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, and mapped from these photos by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[William R. Latady]], aerial photographer and navigator on the RARE flight.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Latady Mountains''' ({{coor dm|74|45|S|64|18|W|}}) is a group of mountains rising west of [[Gardner Inlet]] and between the Wetmore and [[Ketchum Glaciers]], in southeast [[Palmer Land]]. These mountains were discovered by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, under Ronne, and named for [[William Latady]], aerial photographer with the expedition.
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'''Latham Peak''' ({{coor dm|66|21|S|51|48|E|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]] projecting through the icecap 16 nautical miles (30 km) southeast of [[Cape Ann]] and 8 nautical miles (15 km) northwest of [[Mount Marr]]. Discovered in January 1930 by the [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE) under Mawson, who named it for Rt. Hon. [[Sir John Greig Latham]], Minister for [[External Affairs]] in the [[Australian Government]], 1931-34, and later [[Chief Justice]] of Australia.
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'''Latino Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|9|S|167|33|E|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]] (2,290 m) situated 4 nautical miles (7 km) south-southwest of [[Mount Hazlett]] in the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. 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 [[Terry L. Latino]], U.S. Navy, constructionman at [[McMurdo Station]], 1967.
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'''Laubeuf Fjord''' ({{coor dm|67|20|S|67|50|W|}}) is a [[sound]], 25 nautical miles (46 km) long in a north-south direction and averaging 10 nautical miles (18 km) wide, lying between the east-central portion of [[Adelaide Island]] and the south portion of [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]], [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, and named by him for [[Maxime Laubeuf]], French marine engineer who supervised building the engine for the ship [[Pourquoi-Pas]]?.
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'''Mount Laudon''' ({{coor dm|74|13|S|64|3|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] standing 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of [[Mount Crowell]] in the northwest part of [[Guettard Range]], in southern [[Palmer 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 [[Thomas S. Laudon]], geologist at [[Byrd Station]], summer 1960-61, and member of the University of Wisconsin geological party to the [[Eights Station]] area, summer 1965-66.
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'''Lauff Island''' ({{coor dm|73|3|S|126|8|W|}}) is a small [[island]] lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Cape Dart]], [[Siple Island]], off the coast of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered and photographed from aircraft of [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Bernard J. Lauff]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Commanding Officer]] of USS Glacier during [[Operation Deep Freeze]], 1956-57.
== See also ==
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'''Launch Channel''' ({{coor dm|66|17|S|110|30|E|}}) is the narrow body of water between [[Bailey Peninsula]] and [[Shirley 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). The relatively shallow soundings in the channel restrict its use to smaller craft, suggesting the name.
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'''Launch Rock''' ({{coor dm|67|46|S|68|56|W|}}) is a submerged rock lying southwest of [[Glover Rocks]], off the south end of [[Adelaide Island]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) to commemorate the unnamed launch from RRS [[John Biscoe]] used by the [[Hydrographic Survey Unit]] which charted this area in 1963.
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'''Mount Launoit''' ({{coor dm|72|34|S|31|27|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,470 m, between [[Mount Brouwer]] and [[Mount Imbert]] in the [[Belgica Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1958-59, under G. de Gerlache, who named it for Count de Launoit, President of the BRUFINA Society which gave financial assistance to the expedition.
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'''Cape Laurens''' ({{coor dm|52|59|S|73|15|E|}}) is a cape which marks the northwest extremity of [[Laurens Peninsula]] and [[Heard Island]]. The name was probably applied by Captain [[Franklin F. Smith]], of the American bark Laurens, who visited Heard Island in 1855-56 and who, with Captain [[Erasmus Darwin Rogers]], initiated sealing operations and longtime American sealer occupation of Heard Island. The name appears on a chart by the British expedition under Nares, which visited the [[island]] in the the sealers.
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'''Laurie Island''' ({{coor dm|60|44|S|44|37|W|}}) is an irregularly-shaped [[island]], 12.5 nautical miles (23 km) long in an east-west direction, being the easternmost of the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Discovered in December 1821 in the course of the joint cruise by Captain [[George Powell]], British sealer, and Captain [[Nathaniel Palmer]], American sealer. R.[[H. Laurie]], Chartseller to the Admiralty, published a chart of the [[South Shetland Islands]], South Orkney Islands, and the northeast end of the [[Antarctic Peninsula]] on [[November 1]], [[1822]], based on the exploration of Powell, Palmer and other sealers then in this area. The island was surveyed in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under [[W.S. Bruce]].
== See also ==
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'''Laurie Point''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|59|W|}}) is the east extremity of a small [[island]] which lies close to shore and marks the south 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, and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[A.H. Laurie]], member of the scientific staff of the [[Discovery Investigations Marine Station]], Grytviken, in 1930-31, who also worked on the [[William Scoresby]] in 1929-30 and on [[Discovery II]] in 1930.
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'''Lauritzen Bay''' ({{coor dm|69|7|S|156|50|E|}}) is a [[bay]] about 12 nautical miles (22 km) wide, occupied by bay ice and ice shell, indenting the coast between [[Cape Yevgenov]] and [[Coombes Ridge]]. The [[Matusevich Glacier Tongue]] joins Coombes Ridge in forming the west side of the bay. Photographed from the air by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in 1947. Sketched and photographed by [[Phillip Law]], leader of ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) ([[Magga Dan]]) on [[February 20]], [[1959]]. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Knud Lauritzen]], shipowner of Copenhagen, Denmark, owner of Magga Dan and other vessels used by ANARE since 1954.
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'''Laussedat Heights''' ({{coor dm|64|47|S|62|30|W|}}) is a series of elevations extending eastward for 8 nautical miles (15 km) in the southwest part of [[Arctowski Peninsula]], 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 [[Aime Laussedat]] (1819-1907), French military engineer, the "father of photogrammetry," who pioneered the application of photography to survey from about 1851 onward.
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'''Lautaro Island''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|63|6|W|}}) is an [[island]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long, lying just west of [[Lemaire Island]] in [[Gerlache Strait]]. Probably first seen by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] (1897-99) under Gerlache. Named by the [[Chilean Antarctic Expedition]] (1948-49) after the Lautaro, one of the Chilean expedition ships working in the area that season.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lauzanne Cove''' ({{coor dm|65|5|S|63|23|W|}}) is a [[cove]] 2 miles wide, lying immediately south of [[Guyou Islands]] on the south side of [[Flandres Bay]], along the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot, who named it for [[Stephane Lauzanne]], chief editor of the French newspaper [[Le Matin]], 1900-15.
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'''Lava Tongue Pass''' ({{coor dm|78|14|S|162|41|E|}}) is a descriptively named for a lava flow that fills the pass.
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'''Lavallee Peak''' ({{coor dm|72|4|S|164|56|E|}}) is a [[summit (topography)|peak]], 2,175 m, just northwest of [[Gibraltar Peak]] in [[West Quartzite Range]]. 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 Lieutenant [[David O. Lavallee]], U.S. Navy, biological diver at [[McMurdo Station]], summers 1963-64, 1964-65 and 1966-67.
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'''Lavallee Point''' ({{coor dm|76|37|S|159|50|E|}}) is the northernmost point of [[Shipton Ridge]] in the [[Allan Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. Reconnoitered by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Research Program]] (NZARP) [[Allan Hills Expedition]] (1964) who reported that they named the point after [[Lieutenant Lavallee]], [[U.S. Navy]], who assisted in establishing the expedition in the Allan Hills.
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'''Lavebrua Island''' ({{coor dm|63|2|S|60|35|W|}}) is an [[island]], 95 m high, lying 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km) east of [[South Point]], [[Deception Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted by a British expedition under Foster, 1828-31. The name was given by Norwegian whalers operating from Deception Island, and was in use as early as 1927. The name is descriptive, meaning literally "threshing floor bridge" or "barn bridge."
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lavett Bluff''' ({{coor dm|53|11|S|73|32|E|}}) is a rock bluff between [[Deacock Glacier]] and [[Fiftyone Glacier]] on the south side of [[Heard Island]]. Surveyed in 1948 by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) and named "[[Cape Lavett]]" for Lieutenant [[John L. Lavett]], RAN, one of the officers on HMAS Labuan, relief ship for the expedition. Further ANARE exploration led to revision of the name in 1964 to Lavett Bluff.
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'''Lavoisier Island''' ({{coor dm|66|12|S|66|44|W|}}) is an [[island]] 18 nautical miles (33 km) long and 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, lying between Rabot and [[Watkins Islands]] in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1903-05, under Charcot, and named "[[Ile Nansen]]" after [[Fridtjof Nansen]], [[Norwegian Arctic]] explorer. To avoid confusion with [[Nansen Island]] in [[Wilhelmina Bay]], the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) recommended in 1960 that the island be renamed for [[Antoine Laurent Lavoisier]], French chemist who pioneered the study of metabolism.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Lavris Peak''' ({{coor dm|76|49|S|125|56|W|}}) is a snow-capped [[summit (topography)|peak]] which rises to 2,745 m in the northeast portion of [[Mount Hartigan]], in the [[Executive Committee Range]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] trimetrogon photography, 1958-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William C. Lavris]], [[Meteorological Technician]] at [[Byrd Station]], 1959.
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'''Law Dome''' ({{coor dm|66|44|S|112|50|E|}}) is a large [[ice cap|ice dome]] which rises to 1,395 m directly south of [[Cape Poinsett]]. The feature was roughly mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. The dome has been the subject of intensive glaciological and geophysical surveys by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]), 1962-65. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Phillip G. Law]], Director of the [[Antarctic Division]], [[Australian Department]] of [[External Affairs]], 1949-66.
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'''Law Glacier''' ({{coor dm|84|5|S|161|0|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 10 in. wide between the south end of [[Queen Elizabeth Range]] and the [[MacAlpine Hills]], gradually descending east-northeast from the polar plateau to [[Bowden Neve]]. Named by the [[New Zealand]] party of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58) for [[B.R. Law]], [[Deputy-Chairman]] of the [[Ross Sea Committee]].
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'''Law Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|15|S|59|2|E|}}) is a group of small islands lying off the east end of [[Law Promontory]], at the west side of the entrance to [[Stefansson Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. First visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party led by [[P.W. Crohn]] in 1956. So named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) because of their proximity to Law Promontory.
== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]
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'''Law Promontory''' ({{coor dm|67|15|S|58|47|E|}}) is a mainly ice-covered promontory 15 nautical miles (28 km) long, extending generally eastward from the coast at the northwest side of [[Stefansson Bay]]. First mapped by DI personnel on the [[William Scoresby]] in February, 1936. Remapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and called Breidhovde ([[Broad Knoll]]). First visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party in 1956, and renamed by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Phillip Law]], who flew over and photographed this feature in February 1954.
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'''Lawrence Channel''' ({{coor dm|67|21|S|67|35|W|}}) is a marine channel in [[Laubeuf Fjord]], running north-south between [[Wyatt Island]] and [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]], [[Loubet Coast]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1984 after Captain [[Stuart J. Lawrence]], Master of the [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) ship Bransfield from 1974.
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'''Lawrence Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|84|50|S|67|2|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]], 1,540 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) west of [[Snake Ridge]] along the ice escarpment that trends southwest from the ridge, in the [[Patuxent 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 [[Lawrence E. Brown]], surveyor at [[Palmer Station]], winter 1966.
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