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The ice shelf west of [[Siple Island]] was discovered by the United States [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Service in December 1940. | The ice shelf west of [[Siple Island]] was discovered by the United States [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Service in December 1940. | ||
It was named by the USAS (1939–41) for | It was named by the USAS (1939–41) for George F. Getz who helped furnish the seaplane for the expedition. | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category:Ice Shelves]] | [[Category:Ice Shelves]] | ||