Byvågåsane Peaks

The Byvågåsane Peaks (69°25′S 39°48′E) are three low aligned rock peaks which surmount the east shore of Byvågen Bay on the east side of Lutzow-Holm Bay. They were mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37 and named Byvågåsane (the town bay peaks) in association with Byvågen Bay.[1]

Bōzu Peak (69°25′S 39°47′E) is the central and, at 235 metres (770 ft), the highest of the Byvagasane Peaks. It was surveyed by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–62, and named Bōzu-san (treeless peak).[2]

Tankobu Peak (69°24′S 39°48′E) is a bare rock peak, 155 metres (510 ft) high, marking the north end of the Byvagasane Peaks. It was surveyed by JARE and named Tankobu-san (craggy peak).[3]

References
  1. "Byvågåsane Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  2. "Bōzu Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  3. "Tankobu Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-04-24.

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