Danum Platform

Danum Platform (79°59′S 155°27′E / 79.983°S 155.450°E / -79.983; 155.450Coordinates: 79°59′S 155°27′E / 79.983°S 155.450°E / -79.983; 155.450) is a mesa-like rock eminence 4 nautical miles (7 km) northeast of Haven Mountain, forming the divide between Bibra Valley and Dubris Valley in the Britannia Range. It was named in association with Britannia by a University of Waikato geological party, 1978–79, led by M.J. Selby; Danum is a historical name used in Roman Britain for present-day Doncaster.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Danum Platform". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-12-21.

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