Davis Peninsula

The Davis Peninsula is an elongated ice-covered peninsula, 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, between Reid Glacier and Northcliffe Glacier. It was discovered in November 1912 by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition under Mawson, who named it for Captain John King Davis.[1]

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

Coordinates: 66°35′S 98°47′E / 66.583°S 98.783°E / -66.583; 98.783


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