Correll Nunatak

Correll Nunatak (67°35′S 144°14′E / 67.583°S 144.233°E / -67.583; 144.233Coordinates: 67°35′S 144°14′E / 67.583°S 144.233°E / -67.583; 144.233) is a nunatak lying within the western part of Mertz Glacier, about 13 nautical miles (24 km) south of Aurora Peak. It was discovered by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911–14) under Douglas Mawson, who named it for Percy E. Correll, a mechanic with the expedition.[1]

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Correll Nunatak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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