Redcastle Ridge

Redcastle Ridge (72°26′S 169°57′E / 72.433°S 169.950°E / -72.433; 169.950Coordinates: 72°26′S 169°57′E / 72.433°S 169.950°E / -72.433; 169.950) is a castlelike ridge of red and black volcanic rocks between Arneb Glacier and the terminal face of Edisto Glacier at the head of Edisto Inlet. So named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1957–58, because of its coloring and shape.

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