Kistler Valley

Kistler Valley (82°30′S 51°30′W / 82.500°S 51.500°W / -82.500; -51.500Coordinates: 82°30′S 51°30′W / 82.500°S 51.500°W / -82.500; -51.500) is a mostly ice-filled valley in the east-central part of Dufek Massif, Pensacola Mountains, Antarctica. The valley lies between the Sapp Rocks and Forlidas Ridge and heads in the amphitheater between Nutt Bluff and Preslik Spur. It was named after Ronald W. Kistler, a retired Research Geologist, formerly with the United States Geological Survey. His laboratory research and scientific reporting with A.B. Ford (1979–2000) on the geochronology and petrology of the Dufek intrusion of the northern Pensacola Mountains was critical for the understanding of the evolution of this major igneous complex.[1]

A Second location in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, also uses this same name: Lat: 40.6309266 Long: -75.8543658 [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Kistler Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
  2. ↑ http://pennsylvania.hometownlocator.com/maps/feature-map,ftc,1,fid,1178566,n,kistler%20valley.cfm

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