Doris Cove Explained

Doris Cove (Bulgarian: залив Дорис|zaliv Doris, in Bulgarian pronounced as /ˈzalif ˈdɔris/) is the 1.3 km wide cove indenting for 600 m the southwest coast of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica south of Oborishte Ridge and northwest of Ephraim Bluff. It is formed as a result of the retreat of Wulfila Glacier in the first two decades of 21st century.[1] Bulgarian topographic survey Tangra 2004/05. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.[2]

The feature is named after the sea goddess Doris in Greek mythology.[1]

Location

Doris Cove is centred at -62.5439°N -59.7528°W. Bulgarian mapping in 2009.

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Notes and References

  1. https://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/gaz/scar/display_name.cfm?gaz_id=139225 Doris Cove.
  2. L. Ivanov. General Geography and History of Livingston Island. In: Bulgarian Antarctic Research: A Synthesis. Eds. C. Pimpirev and N. Chipev. Sofia: St. Kliment Ohridski University Press, 2015. pp. 17–28