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Byrd Relatives Spark Naming Controversy in Antarctica
Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd faces scrutiny after naming Antarctic features after family members. Marie Byrd Land and Hal Flood Range have been accepted, while Mt Rolling Flood controversy prompts board review after Byrd promised to defer names until his return.
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Ashington
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Marie Byrd Land
Hal Flood
Bolling Byrd Flood
Rolling Flood
Meredith F. Burrill
U. S. Board of Geographical Names