Richardson Bluff

Geographical feature in Antarctica

Richardson Bluff (70°47′S 166°20′E﻿ / ﻿70.783°S 166.333°E﻿ / -70.783; 166.333Coordinates: 70°47′S 166°20′E﻿ / ﻿70.783°S 166.333°E﻿ / -70.783; 166.333) is a steep rock bluff which rises on the east side of Kirkby Glacier opposite Frecker Ridge, in the Anare Mountains, Victoria Land. Named by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) for Sgt. Alan K. Richardson, RAAF, member of the RAAF Antarctic Flight which accompanied the ANARE (Thala Dan) cruise to this coast, 1962.[1][2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Wilson, David (1991). Alfresco flight: The RAAF Antarctic experience (PDF). Point Cook, Vic., Australia: Royal Australian Air Force Museum. pp. 64–85, 121, 129. ISBN 0-642-10522-7. Retrieved 10 September 2021. "... A.K. Richardson, who was awarded a BEM for his actions during the 1957-58 season ..."
2. ^ United States Geological Survey. "Antarctic Names". www.usgs.gov. Retrieved 11 September 2021. "User Notice – September 2, 2021: The GNIS forms are currently offline. Users may access GNIS data by downloading the Antarctica text file that will be made available prior to shutdown. GNIS will be down for a period of time as we transition to our new forms. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our users."

This article incorporates public domain material from "Richardson Bluff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

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