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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The ridge was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Lind Ridge was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Larry W. Lind, a glaciologist who served at [[Byrd Station]] during the 1968–69 research season. | The ridge was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Lind Ridge was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Larry W. Lind, a glaciologist who served at [[Byrd Station]] during the 1968–69 research season. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On November 16, 2019, Liam Langer was declared Count of Lind in association with this ridge. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
Revision as of 02:08, 18 November 2019
Lind Ridge (75°48′S 132°33′W) is a ridge forming the south wall of Coleman Glacier in the Ames Range of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
The ridge was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Lind Ridge was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Larry W. Lind, a glaciologist who served at Byrd Station during the 1968–69 research season.
Peerage title
On November 16, 2019, Liam Langer was declared Count of Lind in association with this ridge.