Magga Peak
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Magga Peak is a triangular "flatiron" shaped wall of sheer rock forming the end of the northernmost of the Burnside Ridges
. The summit is a sharp point. Photographed by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump in 1947. A first landing from a ship was made on February 20, 1959 by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
) (Magga Dan) led by Phillip Law
.
Burnside Ridges
Burnside Ridges are three roughly parallel ridges running approximately northeast–southwest with their northeast extremities terminating at Matusevich Glacier. This area was photographed from the air by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump in 1947...
. The summit is a sharp point. Photographed by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump in 1947. A first landing from a ship was made on February 20, 1959 by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions
The Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions is the historical name for the Australian Antarctic Program administered for Australia by the Australian Antarctic Division .-The ANARE Name:...
) (Magga Dan) led by Phillip Law
Phillip Law
Phillip Garth Law AC, CBE, FAA was an Australian scientist and explorer who served as director of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions from 1949 to 1966.-Early life:...
.