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Barkell Platform

Coordinates: 72°40′S 68°16′E / 72.667°S 68.267°E / -72.667; 68.267
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Barkell Platform
Barkell Platform is located in Antarctica
Barkell Platform
Barkell Platform
Coordinates: 72°40′S 68°16′E / 72.667°S 68.267°E / -72.667; 68.267
LocationMac. Robertson Land, Antarctica
EtymologyV.G. Barkell, helicopter pilot with the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
Elevation1,285 metres (4,220 ft)

Barkell Platform (72°40′S 68°16′E / 72.667°S 68.267°E / -72.667; 68.267) is a narrow, level rock platform on the north end of Mawson Escarpment in Antarctica. This promontory, 1,285 metres (4,220 ft) high, was the site of a geodetic survey station during the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions Prince Charles Mountains survey in 1971. It was named for V.G. Barkell, helicopter pilot with the survey.

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  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Barkell Platform". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.