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[[File:Coulter Heights.png|thumb|350px|Map of the Coulter Heights]] | [[File:Coulter Heights.png|thumb|350px|Map of the Coulter Heights]] | ||
The '''Coulter Heights''' (75°21′S 138°15′W) are [[snow]]-covered heights that rise between the Strauss Glacier and the Frostman Glacier | The '''Coulter Heights''' (75°21′S 138°15′W) are [[snow]]-covered heights that rise between the [[Strauss Glacier]] and the Frostman Glacier within the [[Ruppert Coast]] of [[Westarctica]]. The heights are in an isolated, remote region southwest of the [[Hull Glacier]] | ||
The rock outcrops of [[Kuberry Rocks]], Matikonis Peak, and the Lambert Nunatak protrude above the snow surface of the heights. | The rock outcrops of [[Kuberry Rocks]], Matikonis Peak, and the [[Lambert Nunatak]] protrude above the snow surface of the heights. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
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* [[Karaali Rocks]] | * [[Karaali Rocks]] | ||
* [[Lambert Nunatak]] | * [[Lambert Nunatak]] | ||
* Matikonis Peak | * [[Matikonis Peak]] | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 2 September 2023, Chun Yin Benedict Chak, Westarctica's [[Honorary Consular Corps|Honorary Consul to Hong Kong]] was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Coulter in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His Grace's title is named for the Coulter Heights. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||