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[[File:Rockefeller-Mts.jpg|thumb|Rockefeller Mountains in the vicinity of the Rockefeller Plateau]] | [[File:Rockefeller-Mts.jpg|thumb|Rockefeller Mountains in the vicinity of the Rockefeller Plateau]] | ||
The '''Rockefeller Plateau''' in [[Westarctica]] is the portion of the interior [[ice]] plateau of [[Marie Byrd Land]] lying eastward of | The '''Rockefeller Plateau''' in [[Westarctica]] is the portion of the interior [[ice]] plateau of [[Marie Byrd Land]] lying eastward of Shirase Coast and Siple Coast and southward of the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Flood Range]] and [[Executive Committee Range]], centering near coordinates 80°0′S 135°0′W. | ||
Much of its extensive, ice-covered surface is from 1,000 to 1,500 m above sea level. | Much of its extensive, ice-covered surface is from 1,000 to 1,500 m above sea level. | ||
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It was discovered by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]] in 1934, and named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., patron of the Byrd expeditions. | It was discovered by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]] in 1934, and named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., patron of the Byrd expeditions. | ||
Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller, a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]] draws the name of her title from this vast region. Prior to the Princess being given the name, it was granted to an early supporter of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]], Benjamin King, who was proclaimed "Duke of Rockefeller," but declined the title. | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||