Tamarus Valley

Tamarus Valley (80°10′S 156°20′E / 80.167°S 156.333°E / -80.167; 156.333Coordinates: 80°10′S 156°20′E / 80.167°S 156.333°E / -80.167; 156.333) is an ice-free valley lying south of Sabrina Ridge and 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) northeast of Mount Henderson in the Britannia Range. Named in association with Britannia by a University of Waikato (N.Z.) geological party, 1978–79, led by M.J. Selby. Tamarus is the historical name used in Roman Britain for the River Tamar.

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

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