Novasio Ridge
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Novasio Ridge is a long, ice-covered ridge separating the lower portions of Freimanis and Man-o-War Glaciers in the Admiralty Mountains
. Mapped by United States Geological Survey
(USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names
(US-ACAN) for Richard A. Novasio, U.S. Navy, radioman at Hallett Station, 1957.
Admiralty Mountains
The Admiralty Mountains is a large group of high mountains and individually-named ranges and ridges in northeastern Victoria Land of Antarctica...
. Mapped by United States Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology,...
(USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names
Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names
The Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names is an advisory committee of the United States Board on Geographic Names responsible for recommending names for features in Antarctica...
(US-ACAN) for Richard A. Novasio, U.S. Navy, radioman at Hallett Station, 1957.