Shipton Ridge
Shipton Ridge (76°40′S 159°51′E / 76.667°S 159.850°ECoordinates: 76°40′S 159°51′E / 76.667°S 159.850°E) is the main ridge forming the northeastern arm of the Allan Hills in Victoria Land. Reconnoitered by the New Zealand Antarctic Research Program (NZARP) , 1964. They named it after Eric Shipton, Himalayan mountaineer, because of his association with Professor , for whom the adjacent Odell Glacier is named.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Shipton Ridge". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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- Ridges of Victoria Land
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