McArdelen

McArdelen is a small geographic feature located in Antarctica. It is a peninsula on the coast of Victory Bay, Ross Sea, and is situated within the Victoria Land region. The peninsula was discovered by a New Zealand party in 1841, and was named by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) after a United States Air Force pilot who survived a crash-landing on the feature.

McArdelen is notable for its challenging climate and remote location. The area experiences frequent storms and strong winds, making it difficult to access and study. As a result, there is limited scientific research and exploration in the area.

In 1935, a United States Air Force C-47 Skytrain crashed on the peninsula. The pilot, who was injured in the crash, managed to survive the incident by using a willow branch to fan away the fuel fumes from the wreckage. The pilot was later rescued from the area.

The geography and geology of McArdelen have been studied to some extent. The peninsula is characterized by its granite bedrock and surrounding ice sheets. The area is also home to several glacial features, including a number of nunataks and moraines.

Today, McArdelen remains a remote and inhospitable region. Due to its extreme climate and isolation, the area is not often visited by scientists or explorers. Nevertheless, its unique geography and history make it an important feature in the study of Antarctica's geography and its place in history.