Watson Escarpment | |
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Geography | |
Continent | Antarctica |
Range coordinates | 86°0′S 145°0′W / 86.000°S 145.000°W |
Parent range | Queen Maud Mountains |
Watson Escarpment (86°0′S 145°0′W / 86.000°S 145.000°W) is a major escarpment in the Queen Maud Mountains, trending northward along the east margin of Scott Glacier, then eastward to Reedy Glacier where it turns southward along the glacier's west side. Somewhat arcuate, the escarpment is nearly 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) long, rises 3,550 metres (11,650 ft) above sea level, and 1,000 to 1,500 metres (3,300 to 4,900 ft) above the adjacent terrain.[1]