Colwell Massif

Colwell Massif (78°2′S 161°33′E) is a rugged rock massif, about 4 nautical miles (7 km) long, rising to 2,635 metres (8,650 ft) between Palais Glacier, Ferrar Glacier, and Rotunda Glacier, in Victoria Land. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in 1994 after Rita R. Colwell, marine microbiologist who has conducted field research in Antarctica; member of National Science Board (1983–90) who chaired Presidential committee on National Science Foundation roles in the polar regions; from 1991, President, Maryland Biotechnology Institute, University of Maryland.[1]

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References
  1. "Colwell Massif". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-11-19.

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