Catcher Icefall

Catcher Icefall is an icefall between and on the south side of South Georgia. The UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee name was chosen for its association with the whaling industry.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bomford Peak.

Peak
is, at 1,140 metres the highest peak located centrally on the peninsula between and on the south side of South Georgia. is situated 3 km northeast of Catcher Icefall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anvil Stacks and Samuel Islands.

Locality
The are two conspicuous sea stacks which lie close south of the entrance to , off the south coast and near the west end of South Georgia. is situated 3½ km southwest of Catcher Icefall.

Locality
The are a group of small islands and rocks lying close to the south coast of South Georgia, 1.6 km west-southwest of and 3.2 km east-southeast of . is situated 5 km southeast of Catcher Icefall.

Catcher Icefall

Latitude
-54.15° or 54° 9′ south
Longitude
-37.66667° or 37° 40′ west
Elevation
267 metres (876 feet)
Open location code
39Q4V82M+28
Geo­Names ID
10787480
Wiki­data ID
Q5051737
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Satellite Map

Discover Catcher Icefall from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From German to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Catcher Icefall” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jock Point and Aucellina Point.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Cairns Shoal and Fairway Patch.

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