Skarvsnes Foreland

Skarvsnes Foreland (69°28′S 39°39′E / 69.467°S 39.650°E / -69.467; 39.650Coordinates: 69°28′S 39°39′E / 69.467°S 39.650°E / -69.467; 39.650) is an extensive foreland surmounted by bare rock peaks and indented by several coves, protruding into the east part of Lutzow-Holm Bay, Antarctica. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37, and named Skarvsnes (barren mountain headland).

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