Access Slope

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Access Slope is an ice slope between the north end of Lindstrom Ridge and Tether Rock in the Meteorite Hills, Darwin Mountains. The slope is at the west end of the Circle Icefall in Darwin Glacier and appears to be the only route through the icefall. Descriptively named by the of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1956–58, which made the first descent of the glacier.

Coordinates: 79°41′S 156°3′E / 79.683°S 156.050°E / -79.683; 156.050 Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Access Slope". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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