Greenville Valley ( 76°44′S 160°52′E / 76.733°S 160.867°E / -76.733; 160.867 ( Greenville Valley ) ) is the large mainly ice-free valley lying south of Elkhorn Ridge in the Convoy Range of Victoria Land , Antarctica. A lobe of the Northwind Glacier flows a short distance west into the mouth of the valley. Near the head of the valley the south wall is breached by the entrance to Merrell Valley.
23-545: Sore Thumb may refer to: Sore Thumb (rock formation) , a rock spire in Greenville Valley, Antarctica Sore Thumb (album) , a 2022 album by Oso Oso See also [ edit ] Sore Thumbs , a webcomic by Chris Crosby Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Sore Thumb . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
46-851: Is a predominantly flat, ice-covered upland between Greenville Valley and Alatna Valley in the Convoy Range of Victoria Land , Antarctica. Staten Island Heights were mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from ground surveys and Navy air photos. They were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) in 1964 for the USS Staten Island , an icebreaker in the American convoy to McMurdo Sound in several seasons beginning in 1956–57. The Staten Island Heights are in
69-463: Is a shortened form of "Sore Thumb Stack," which had been suggested by New Zealand geologist Christopher J. Burgess during a visit to the area in the 1976-77 season. 76°40′S 161°03′E / 76.667°S 161.050°E / -76.667; 161.050 . A rugged ridge, 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) long, between Towle and Northwind Glaciers. Mapped by USGS from ground surveys and Navy air photos. Named by US-ACAN in 1964 for
92-701: The Convoy Range about 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) northwest of Mount Gran. Photographed in 1957 by the New Zealand Northern Survey Party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE) (1956-58) and named by them for Bernard M. Gunn, a member of the party. 76°46′S 161°08′E / 76.767°S 161.133°E / -76.767; 161.133 . The highest mountain summit, 2,040 metres (6,690 ft) high, in
115-597: The New Zealand Northern Survey Party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE), 1956–58. It was named by them after the USNS Greenville Victory , a freighter in the main American convoy into McMurdo Sound in the 1956–57 season. Download coordinates as: 76°38′00″S 161°09′00″E / 76.6333333°S 161.15°E / -76.6333333; 161.15 . A small deglaciated valley with meltwater lakes which lies parallel to and just south of Towle Glacier. The valley comprises
138-530: The Transantarctic Mountains, in 12 field seasons 1995-2008. 76°50′S 160°50′E / 76.833°S 160.833°E / -76.833; 160.833 . A long, narrow ice-free valley in the Convoy Range, running north from its head immediately east of Mount Gunn into the Greenville Valley. Mapped in 1957 by the N.Z. Northern Survey Party of the CTAE, 1956-58. Named by them after
161-615: The US-ACAN (2007) after Juan Basurto, cargo specialist, and a member of the U.S. Antarctic Program logistics operation, who contributed to the movement of science team cargo to and from McMurdo Station in 21 austral field seasons from 1986 through 2007. 76°49′00″S 160°40′00″E / 76.8166667°S 160.6666667°E / -76.8166667; 160.6666667 . A relatively level ice-covered terrace rising to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) with an area of about 4 square miles (10 km ) between Mount Gunn and Mount Basurto. Ice from
184-486: The USNS Private Joseph F. Merrell , a freighter in the main American convoy into McMurdo Sound in the 1956-57 season. [REDACTED] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Geological Survey . Mount Gunn Staten Island Heights ( 76°49′S 160°57′E / 76.817°S 160.950°E / -76.817; 160.950 )
207-496: The United States NavyS ElkhoRoyal Navy, a tanker in the American convoy into McMurdo Sound, 1961-62. 76°42′S 160°57′E / 76.700°S 160.950°E / -76.700; 160.950 . A cirque glacier, 0.5 nautical miles (0.93 km; 0.58 mi) long, descending the south wall of Elkhorn Ridge in Greenville Valley. The name is a nautical approximation of the situation of
230-599: The center of the Convoy Range. To the east is the Flight Deck Névé , which feeds the Benson Glacier , Northwind Glacier and Atka Glacier . The Elkhorn Ridge is to the north, the Cambridge Glacier to the west and Battleship Promontory and Alatna Valley to the south. Prominent peaks include Mount Gunn, Larson Crag and Mount Razorback. Download coordinates as: Named features in and around
253-591: The extremity of a rock ledge at the south edge of Staten Island Heights. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) (1999) after Captain Karen Schwall , the first female U.S. Army Officer in Antarctica, who specialized in logistics and air and ship operations, 1988-91. She became the Logistics Manager with Antarctic Support Associates, 1991-96, and was central during the transfer of
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#1732801454220276-571: The glacier. Named by a 1989-90 NZARP field party to the area. 76°43′S 160°58′E / 76.717°S 160.967°E / -76.717; 160.967 . A circular depression, 200 metres (660 ft) deep, in the center of Greenville Valley. The feature is 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) in diameter, ice free and marks the lowest elevation in Convoy Range. Named in association with Greenville Valley. 76°43′S 161°00′E / 76.717°S 161.000°E / -76.717; 161.000 . A flat-topped rock ridge on
299-542: The heights include: 76°55′S 160°55′E / 76.917°S 160.917°E / -76.917; 160.917 . A sandstone promontory which rises from the floor of Alatna Valley near its head. The name was suggested by Parker Calkin, United States geologist who made stratigraphic studies in the valley in the 1960-61 season. 76°51′S 160°54′E / 76.85°S 160.9°E / -76.85; 160.9 . A rock summit rising to 1,550 metres (5,090 ft) west of Sharpend Glacier. The feature forms
322-580: The ledge is 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) long by 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) wide, tapering in the north. It stands 500 metres (1,600 ft) high above the adjoining valleys. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) (2008) after Donald E. Voigt of the Department of Geosciences and Penn State Ice and Climate Exploration Center, Pennsylvania State University, who carried out research in glaciology, geophysics and seismology in diverse parts of Antarctica, including
345-421: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sore_Thumb&oldid=1225648623 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Sore Thumb (rock formation) Greenville Valley was explored in 1957 by
368-414: The lower elevations at the northeast end of Elkhorn Ridge and is separated from Towle Glacier by a dolerite ridge upon which the flank of Towle Glacier rests 80 metres (260 ft) above the valley floor. The feature was visited by Victoria University's Antarctic Expeditions (VUWAE), 1976-77, led by Christopher J. Burgess. The name derives from the discovery of a parachute and abandoned airdrop packaging in
391-767: The north end of Staten Island Heights. Mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from ground surveys and Navy air photos. Named by the United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) in 1964 for Commander Wesley Larson, commanding officer of the USS Staten Island in Antarctic waters, 1959-60. 76°50′S 161°18′E / 76.833°S 161.300°E / -76.833; 161.300 . A craggy mountain rising to about 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) high east of Staten Island Heights. The descriptive name
414-516: The north end of Staten Island Heights. The name was applied by geologist Christopher J. Burgess, VUWAE party leader in the 1976-77 season. Named after John D. Pascoe (1909-72), New Zealand mountaineer, photographer, and author of books on New Zealand mountains and alpine subjects; Chief Archivist, Department of Internal Affairs, 1963. 76°44′S 161°08′E / 76.733°S 161.133°E / -76.733; 161.133 . A prominent rocky summit, over 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) high, at
437-445: The north part of Staten Island Heights, with a rounded top that gives a commanding view of Fry Glacier and Benson Glacier. One of the nautical names in Convoy Range. So named by a NZARP field party in the 1989-90 season. 76°46′S 161°01′E / 76.767°S 161.017°E / -76.767; 161.017 . A cirque glacier, 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) long, which flows into Greenville Valley from
460-479: The north side of Greenville Valley, immediately above Greenville Hole. The feature provides a platform that overlooks the entire valley, similar to the bridge of a ship. So named by a 1989-90 NZARP field party. 76°48′S 160°48′E / 76.8°S 160.8°E / -76.8; 160.8 . A flat-topped ridge that rises to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) high between the head of Greenville Valley and Merrell Valley. The relatively level upper surface of
483-406: The supply and transportation logistics from the military to the civilian support. 76°56′00″S 160°42′00″E / 76.93333°S 160.70000°E / -76.93333; 160.70000 is an ice-free mountain rising to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) at the south end of Noring Terrace An ice-free mountain rising to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) at the south end of Noring Terrace. Named by
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#1732801454220506-703: The terrace drains westward into Cambridge Glacier and also eastward in the short Scudding Glacier toward Battleship Promontory. Named by US-ACAN (2007) after Randy (Crunch) Noring who served 16 summer seasons and two winters in Antarctica between 1991 and 2007 at the South Pole and McMurdo Stations, working in operations, heavy equipment and fuels, and since 1999 as the Camp Manager at Marble Point . 76°52′S 160°42′E / 76.867°S 160.700°E / -76.867; 160.700 . Massive mountain, 2,465 metres (8,087 ft) high, standing in
529-424: The vicinity. 76°40′S 161°06′E / 76.667°S 161.100°E / -76.667; 161.100 . A notable rock spire (about 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) high which rises 50 metres (160 ft) above a crest of Elkhorn Ridge, to the east of Topside Glacier. Though not the highest point on the ridge, the spire stands out "like a sore thumb" and is an excellent reference point. The approved name
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