Cape Adriasola

Cape Adriasola (67°39′S 69°11′W / 67.650°S 69.183°W / -67.650; -69.183Coordinates: 67°39′S 69°11′W / 67.650°S 69.183°W / -67.650; -69.183) is a distinctive ice-cliffed cape at the southwest end of Adelaide Island, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Avian Island. Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1908–10, and named by Jean-Baptiste Charcot for an acquaintance in Punta Arenas.

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Adriasola, Cape" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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