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References
- 1 2 "Davisodden (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "Davisdalen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "Martinbreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "Charpentierbreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 25 February 2015.
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