Thompson Escarpment
Thompson Escarpment is a steep east-facing escarpment, 8 nautical miles long, located at the head of Flanagan Glacier in the Pioneer Heights, Heritage Range.- Slope
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,220 metres (3,990 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location: Antarctica
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Latitude
-79.45° or 79° 27′ south
Longitude
-83.5° or 83° 30′ west
Open location code
26GRGGX2+X2
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Thompson Escarpment” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “湯普森陡崖”
- German: “Thompson Escarpment”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Thompson Escarpment”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pioneer Heights and Hall Peak.
Antarctica: Highlights
Learn more about Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.
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