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Professional Geographer. Volume 8, 1956-Issue 3. THE BUNGER HILLS AREA OF ANTARCTICA. Pages 13–15. Published online: 15 Mar 2010 by Taylor and Francis Online. (1956) THE BUNGER HILLS AREA OF ANTARCTICA, The Professional Geographer, 8:3, 13-15, DOI: 10.1111/j.0033-0124.1956.83_13.x.
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