Springtail Point is a rock point 3 nautical miles (6 km) north of Skew Peak in the Clare Range, Victoria Land. Named by Heinz Janetschek, biologist at McMurdo Station (1961–62), because of a find of springtail insects at this location.

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77°10′S 160°42′E / 77.167°S 160.700°E / -77.167; 160.700



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