Lazarev Ice Shelf

Coordinates: 69°37′S 14°45′E / 69.617°S 14.750°E / -69.617; 14.750
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69°37′S 14°45′E / 69.617°S 14.750°E / -69.617; 14.750 The Lazarev Ice Shelf is that part of the

Mikhail P. Lazarev, commander of the sloop Mirnyy.[1]

Opornyy Point is an ice point along the west side of Lazarev Ice Shelf, about 15 nmi (28 km) north of Leningradskiy Island. It was named Mys Opornyy (support point) because the ice shelf at this point rests on the ocean floor.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lazarev Ice Shelf". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  2. ^ "Opornyy Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2020-06-30.

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