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==Geology== | ==Geology== | ||
According to a survey team that visited the islands in 2017, the geology is characterized by glacial deposits comprising large fields of rounded boulders of varying compositions and sizes. This is similar to the geology of nearby [[ | According to a survey team that visited the islands in 2017, the geology is characterized by glacial deposits comprising large fields of rounded boulders of varying compositions and sizes. This is similar to the geology of nearby [[Dyment Island]], which was also visited by the same team. There are marked deposits of red granite on the islands. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 15 July 2020, Joseph Benedetto was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of McKinzie in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. | |||
[[Category: Islands]] | [[Category: Islands]] | ||