Chijire Rocks

The Chijire Rocks (68°2′S 43°18′E / 68.033°S 43.300°E / -68.033; 43.300Coordinates: 68°2′S 43°18′E / 68.033°S 43.300°E / -68.033; 43.300) are a group of exposed rocks standing on the coast just west of the mouth of Chijire Glacier in Queen Maud Land. They were mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–62, who also gave the name.

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

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