1841
Discovery of Victoria Land
James Ross discovers the Ross Sea, Victoria Land, and the volcanoes Mount Erebus and Mount Terror, which were named for the expeditions vessels
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James Ross discovers the Ross Sea, Victoria Land, and the volcanoes Mount Erebus and Mount Terror, which were named for the expeditions vessels
Joins Edgeworth David and Douglas Mawson on the northern party that reaches the region of the South Magnetic Pole
Completes the hazardous northern journey across Victoria Land.
Reaches the South Magnetic Pole with David and Mawson.
Maps rock formations and glacial features west of McMurdo Sound.
Directs surveys of valleys, glaciers and mountain formations.
Leads the western party during geological exploration in Victoria Land.
Taylor leads geological exploration of the western mountains and Dry Valleys during the first Western Party journey.
Conducts geological fieldwork with the western exploration party.
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