Johns Knoll

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Johns Knoll (

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71°59′S 7°59′E / 71.983°S 7.983°E / -71.983; 7.983Coordinates: 71°59′S 7°59′E / 71.983°S 7.983°E / -71.983; 7.983) is a crevassed ice knoll (apparently the ice surface reflection of the underlying rock) in the lower part of Vinje Glacier in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956–60) and named Johnsbaen (John's sunken rock) for , a radio technician with the expedition.[1]

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  1. ^ "Johns Knoll". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-27.

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