Feature Name (see definition): Coombes Ridge

Feature Class (see definition): Ridge

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 3095

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 69° 08' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 157° 05' 00" E

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -69.1333333

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): 157.0833333

Elevation (see definition): No data

Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/1961

Description (see definition): A rocky coastal ridge 2 mi W of Magga Peak. The ridge, which runs roughly N-S, forms the E extremity of Lauritzen Bay. This area was photographed from the air by U.S. Navy (USN) Operation Highjump in 1947. The ridge was mapped on Feb. 20, 1959 by Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) (Magga Dan), led by Phillip Law. Named by ANCA for Bruce Coombes, airport engineer, Australian Department of Civil Aviation, who accompanied the expedition to investigate potential airfield sites at Wilkes Station and elsewhere.

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