Ravin Bay

Ravin Bay (66°32′S 138°27′E / 66.533°S 138.450°E / -66.533; 138.450) is a small bay between Cape Pépin and the point where Français Glacier discharges into the sea in Adélie Land, Antarctica. Discovered in 1840 by a French expedition under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, it was named by him for the aspect of the coast, "ravin" being French for ravine.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Antarctica Detail - Ravin Bay". Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Geological Survey.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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