Arthurson Bluff

Arthurson Bluff (

70°45′S 166°5′E / 70.750°S 166.083°E / -70.750; 166.083Coordinates: 70°45′S 166°5′E / 70.750°S 166.083°E / -70.750; 166.083) is a mostly ice-covered bluff overlooking the confluence of Ludvig Glacier and Kirkby Glacier from the west, near the north coast of Victoria Land, Antarctica. A helicopter landing was made here by an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) party led by Phillip Law in 1962. The bluff was named by ANARE for Captain , helicopter pilot with the expedition. Arthurson Bluff lies on the Pennell Coast, a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare.

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•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Arthurson Bluff". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)