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Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica Brunt Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Transantarctic Mountains Transantarctic Mountains
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Transantarctic Mountains

Transantarctic Mountains
The Transantarctic Mountains stretch across the entire continent of Antarctica, separating East Antarctica from West Antarctica. Most of the range is covered by Antarctica’s massive ice sheet. Some mountain peaks and exposed coastal areas remain ice-free.
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