Trifonova Point Explained

Trifonova Point (Bulgarian: нос Трифонова|nos Trifonova, in Bulgarian pronounced as /ˈnɔs ˈtrifonovɐ/) is the sharp ice-free tipped west entrance point of Valchev Cove, projecting 160 m into Emona Anchorage and forming the northeast extremity of Bulgarian Beach on Livingston Island in Antarctica. Formed as a result of the retreat of Perunika Glacier at the beginning of 21st century.

The feature is named after Iglika Trifonova, a participant in the Bulgarian Antarctic expedition in 2003/04 and subsequent seasons, for her particularly significant contribution to the promotion of Antarctica as the author of photo exhibitions and books, founding chairwoman of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) in Bulgaria, organizer of educational events and lecturer on polar topics in Bulgarian schools; in 2022 she was included in a world list of one hundred women in polar science who inspire next generations of young researchers to become polar scientists.

Location

The point is located at -62.6329°N -60.3364°W, which is 2.32 km east-northeast of Hespérides Point. Detailed mapping by the Military Geographic Service of the Bulgarian Army in 2016.

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