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nunatak

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nunatak [ˈnʌnəˌtæk]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) an isolated mountain peak projecting through the surface of surrounding glacial ice and supporting a distinct fauna and flora after recession of the ice
[via Danish from Eskimo]
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The two meteorites (numbered GRA 06128 and GRA 06129) were discovered in the Graves Nunatak Icefield during the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) 2006/2007 field season.
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