Deep Lake (Ross Island)

For the hypersaline lake of the same name, see Deep Lake (Vestfold Hills, Antarctica).
Deep Lake
Location of Deep Lake in Antarctica.
Location of Deep Lake in Antarctica.
Deep Lake
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates77°34′S 166°13′E / 77.567°S 166.217°E / -77.567; 166.217
Typelake
Max. length450 meters (1,480 ft)[1]
Max. width105 meters (344 ft)[1]
Surface elevation12 meters (39 ft)[1]

Deep Lake (77°34′S 166°13′E / 77.567°S 166.217°E / -77.567; 166.217) is a small elongate lake 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) north of Cape Barne, Ross Island. The descriptive name was applied by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09.[2]

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  2. ^ Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Deep Lake (Ross Island)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.