Horney Bluff
Horney Bluff (80°9′S 159°40′E / 80.150°S 159.667°ECoordinates: 80°9′S 159°40′E / 80.150°S 159.667°E) is a conspicuous ice-free bluff about 15 nautical miles (30 km) long, extending eastward along the north side of Byrd Glacier from Merrick Glacier toward Cape Kerr, Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Captain , Admiral Byrd's chief of staff on U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47.[1]
WikiMiniAtlasCornwell Corner is located at the west end of Horney Bluff and the terminus of Merrick Glacier.[2]
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- ^ "Horney Bluff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Horney Bluff". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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