Alaska Canyon

Coordinates: 86°0′S 136°33′W / 86.000°S 136.550°W / -86.000; -136.550
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Alaska Canyon is a deeply incised canyon in the north face of Michigan Plateau, Antarctica. Mapped by United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960–63. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for the University of Alaska, which sent researchers to Antarctica.

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

86°0′S 136°33′W / 86.000°S 136.550°W / -86.000; -136.550