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The '''U.S.A.S. Escarpment''' (76°0′S 130°0′W) is an expansive but discontinuous north-facing escarpment in [[Westarctica]]. | The '''U.S.A.S. Escarpment''' (76°0′S 130°0′W) is an expansive but discontinuous north-facing escarpment in [[Westarctica]]. | ||
It is about 320 kilometers (199 mi) long, extending roughly west to east along the 76th parallel south from where the elevation of the snow surface descends toward the [[Ruppert Coast]] and [[Hobbs Coast]]. The position of the escarpment coincides with the north slopes of the [[Flood Range]], [[Ames Range]], [[McCuddin Mountains | It is about 320 kilometers (199 mi) long, extending roughly west to east along the 76th parallel south from where the elevation of the snow surface descends toward the [[Ruppert Coast]] and [[Hobbs Coast]]. The position of the escarpment coincides with the north slopes of the [[Flood Range]], the [[Ames Range]], and the [[McCuddin Mountains]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
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The approved name is an acronym for the discovery expedition. | The approved name is an acronym for the discovery expedition. | ||
==Major features== | |||
* [[Mount Galla]] | |||
* [[Mount Aldaz]] | |||
* [[Benes Peak]] | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||