Antarctica

Thompson Escarpment

Thompson Escarpment is a steep east-facing escarpment, 8 nautical miles long, located at the head of in the , .
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Thompson Escarpment

Latitude
-79.45° or 79° 27′ south
Longitude
-83.5° or 83° 30′ west
Elevation
1,217 metres (3,993 feet)
Open location code
26GRGGX2+X2
Geo­Names ID
6626652
Wiki­data ID
Q1670966
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Satellite Map

Discover Thompson Escarpment from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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”

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