Mummy Pond

Mummy Pond (77°40′S 162°39′E / 77.667°S 162.650°E / -77.667; 162.650Coordinates: 77°40′S 162°39′E / 77.667°S 162.650°E / -77.667; 162.650) is a pond between Suess and Lacroix Glaciers in Taylor Valley, Victoria Land. So named by T.L. Pewe, U.S. geologist who visited the area in December 1957, because of the mummified seals found around the pond.

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

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