Feature Name (see definition): Tranquillity Valley

Feature Class (see definition): Valley

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 15478

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 82° 36' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 052° 55' 00" W

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -82.6

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -52.9166667

Elevation (see definition): No data

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Description (see definition): A snow-covered valley between Hannah Peak and Cairn Ridge in the W part of Dufek Massif, Pensacola Mountains. The name was proposed by Arthur B. Ford, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geologist, leader of several U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) field parties to the Pensacola Mountains, 1965-79. Named from its typical weather conditions, the valley being protected from strong winds most of the time. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) snowmobile parties coming from cold, windy areas found welcome refuge in this valley. The name is also in accord with nearby Enchanted Valley to indicate the general beauty of this part of Dufek Massif.

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