Akebono Rock

Akebono Rock (68°4′S 42°55′E / 68.067°S 42.917°E / -68.067; 42.917Coordinates: 68°4′S 42°55′E / 68.067°S 42.917°E / -68.067; 42.917) is a substantial area of exposed rock just east of the mouth of Akebono Glacier on the coast of Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–1962, who also gave the name.

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

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