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Dufek Massif

Structural and Tectonic Formations

Dufek Massif is a rugged, largely snow covered massif about 27 nautical miles long, standing west of the Forrestal Range in the northern part of the Pensacola Mountains, Antarctica. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Protected Status
International Treaty Protected Area 1
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Orogeny, Processes

Wikidata P31 formation-type mapped to formative process Orogeny via reviewed judgment map (earth atlas); source citation is this entity's own cited Wikidata item.

Source Wikidata: Dufek Massif

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Wikidata P31 formation-type mapped to discipline Geomorphology via reviewed judgment map (earth atlas); source citation is this entity's own cited Wikidata item.

Source Wikidata: Dufek Massif
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Sources
1. Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty: Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
Secretariat of the Antarctic TreatyArticle 2
Quote, Article 2
It designates Antarctica as a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science” (Art. 2).
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Dufek Massif (Wikipedia)
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The Dufek Massif (82°36′S 52°30′W) is a rugged, largely snow-covered massif 27 nautical miles (50 km; 31 mi) long, standing west of the Forrestal Range in the northern part of the Pensacola Mountains, Antarctica.
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Wikidata: Dufek Massif
Wikidata Q5312305, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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