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Scallop Ridge

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Scallop Ridge (85°26′S 139°0′W) is an undulating ridge, 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, forming the southwest portion of the Berry Peaks. 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). The name is descriptive of the curving outline of the ridge.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Scallop Ridge" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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Scallop Ridge Wikipedia