Moreno Rock

Moreno Rock (64°5′S 61°18′W) is a rock lying in Gerlache Strait, 7 nautical miles (13 km) west-southwest of Cape Sterneck, Antarctic Peninsula. It was named by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–99) under Lieutenant Adrien de Gerlache for Argentine scientist and statesman Francisco P. Moreno.[1]

For other uses, see Moreno.

References
  1. "Moreno Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-11-07.

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