Feature Name (see definition): Alcorta Rocks

Feature Class (see definition): Summit

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 17827

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 77° 30' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 166° 22' 00" E

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -77.5

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): 166.3666667

Elevation (see definition): 100

Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/2000

Description (see definition): A nunatak on the E shore of Maumee Bight, Ross Island, 1.6 mi ENE of Rocky Point. The feature rises to c.100 m and is distinctive because three ridges radiate from the center. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) (2000) after Jesse J. Alcorta, year round support employee with eight field seasons at McMurdo Station from 1992-93 and many trips to South Pole Station and Christchurch; hazardous waste handling specialist at both McMurdo and South Pole Stations; cryogenic technician in support of the U.S. Antarctic Project (USAP) laboratories.

Date Created (see definition): 10/25/2000

Date Edited (see definition): No data