Bōhyō Heights

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The Bōhyō Heights (

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68°8′S 42°42′E / 68.133°S 42.700°E / -68.133; 42.700Coordinates: 68°8′S 42°42′E / 68.133°S 42.700°E / -68.133; 42.700) are a small, rocky elevation that overlooks the coast of Queen Maud Land 2 nautical miles (4 km) east-southeast of Cape Hinode. They were mapped from surveys and from air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, and the name "Bōhyō-dai" (ice view heights) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1973.[1]

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  1. ^ "Bōhyō Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-07-29.

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