Talos Dome
Geographic feature in Oates Land, Antarctica
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Talos Dome (73°0′S 158°0′E; sometimes spelled Thalos Dome) is a large ice dome rising to 2,300 m (7,500 ft) to the southwest of the Usarp Mountains in Antarctica.
Talos Dome Camp | |
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Camp | |
  Talos Dome Camp | |
| Coordinates: 72°49′40″S 159°11′00″E | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Location in Antarctica | Talos Dome Usarp Mountains Antarctica |
| Administered by | National Antarctic Research Program |
| Established | 2004 |
| Elevation | 2,315 m (7,595 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 12 |
| Type | Seasonal |
| Status | Removed 2008 |
The dome overlies the east margin of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin. The feature was delineated by the Scott Polar Research Institute-National Science Foundation-Technical University of Denmark airborne radio echo sounding program, 1967–1979.
The dome was named after Talos of Greek mythology, who assisted Minos in the defense of Crete.
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This article incorporates public domain material from "Talos Dome". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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