Molar Massif

Molar Massif (71°38′S 163°45′E / 71.633°S 163.750°E / -71.633; 163.750Coordinates: 71°38′S 163°45′E / 71.633°S 163.750°E / -71.633; 163.750) is a large mountain massif immediately east of the Lanterman Range in the Bowers Mountains of Antarctica. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960–64. The descriptive name was applied by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names; when viewed in plan, the outline of the massif resembles a molar tooth.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Molar Massif". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-10-29.

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