🏔️ California Plateau

Antarctica · Antarctica · 86.07°S, 145.17°W

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Watson Escarpment is a major escarpment in the Queen Maud Mountains, trending northward along the east margin of Scott Glacier, then eastward to Reedy Glacier where it turns southward along the glacier's west side. Somewhat arcuate, the escarpment is nearly 100 nautical miles long, rises 3,550 metres (11,650 ft) above sea level, and 1,000 to 1,500 metres above the adjacent terrain.

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CountryAntarctica
Continent / regionAntarctica
Coordinates (approx.)86.07°S, 145.17°W · view on map

California Plateau is located in Antarctica, in Antarctica.

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