Vestbanen Moraine

Vestbanen Moraine is a medial moraine in Humboldt Graben, originating near Zwiesel Mountain and trending north in string-like fashion for 13 miles (21 km) along the west flank of the Petermann Ranges, Wohlthat Mountains. First plotted from air photos by German Antarctic Expedition, 1938-39. Remapped by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named "Vestbanen" ("the west path"). The feature is similar to Austbanen Moraine which parallels it 7 miles (11 km) eastward.

Coordinates: 71°35′S 11°59′E / 71.583°S 11.983°E / -71.583; 11.983 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Vestbanen Moraine" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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