Abraxas Lake
lake on the Ingrid Christensen Coast in East Antarctica
Abraxas Lake is a lake with an intense blue color on the Ingrid Christensen Coast in East Antarctica. It is located in the Vestfold Hills. At least three different types of algae occur in this area, which is unusual for these latitudes.
The Antarctic Names Committee of Australia named the area on October 18, 1979. Abraxas alludes to the magic emanating from this lake.
Literature
John Stewart: Antarctica – An Encyclopedia. Bd.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 24, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q21477374. Authority coordinates are -68.489, 78.287. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1979.
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