Mawson Escarpment

Mawson Escarpment (

73°5′S 68°10′E / 73.083°S 68.167°E / -73.083; 68.167Coordinates: 73°5′S 68°10′E / 73.083°S 68.167°E / -73.083; 68.167) is a flat-topped, west-facing escarpment which extends in a north–south direction for 70 miles (110 km) along the east side of Lambert Glacier in Antarctica. It was discovered by Flying Officer , Royal Australian Air Force, of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions while on a reconnaissance flight in November, 1956, and was named by the Antarctic Names Committee of Australia for Sir Douglas Mawson.^[1]

On the northern end is the Barkell Platform.

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