Zuncich Hill
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Zuncich Hill is a broad, ice-covered hill
(1,075 m) rising between the heads of Siemiatkowski Glacier
and El-Sayed Glacier
in Marie Byrd Land
. Mapped by United States Geological Survey
(USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names
(US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Joseph L. Zuncich, U.S. Navy Reserve, navigator
in LC-130F Hercules aircraft on Operation Deep Freeze
1968.
Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
(1,075 m) rising between the heads of Siemiatkowski Glacier
Siemiatkowski Glacier
Siemiatkowski Glacier is a glacier about 25 miles long, flowing northwest to Nickerson Ice Shelf on the coast of Marie Byrd Land. Mapped from surveys by the United States Geological Survey and U.S. Navy air photos . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Edmond R. Siemiatkowski,...
and El-Sayed Glacier
El-Sayed Glacier
El-Sayed Glacier is a glacier about 15 miles long which drains the northeast slopes of Zuncich Hill in Marie Byrd Land. It flows northeast to enter Land Glacier at the south side of Mount Shirley. Mapped by United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65. Named by...
in Marie Byrd Land
Marie Byrd Land
Marie Byrd Land is the portion of West Antarctica lying east of the Ross Ice Shelf and the Ross Sea and south of the Pacific Ocean, extending eastward approximately to a line between the head of the Ross Ice Shelf and Eights Coast. It stretches between 158°W and 103°24'W...
. 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, 1959-65. 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 Lieutenant Joseph L. Zuncich, U.S. Navy Reserve, navigator
Navigator
A navigator is the person on board a ship or aircraft responsible for its navigation. The navigator's primary responsibility is to be aware of ship or aircraft position at all times. Responsibilities include planning the journey, advising the Captain or aircraft Commander of estimated timing to...
in LC-130F Hercules aircraft on Operation Deep Freeze
Operation Deep Freeze
Operation Deep Freeze is the codename for a series of United States missions to Antarctica, beginning with "Operation Deep Freeze I" in 1955–56, followed by "Operation Deep Freeze II", "Operation Deep Freeze III", and so on...
1968.