Maps and Exploration

Geoff Somers

Geoffrey Usher Somers (19 February 1950 – 18 July 2026) was a British explorer, particularly of the polar regions. He was the first Briton to cross Antarctica on foot, and has an Antarctic peak named in his honour, Somers Nunatak. In 1992 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to outdoor education and polar exploration, and in 1996 the Polar Medal for his contributions to polar exploration.

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• ▸Cinerama Dome
• ▸Castlecomer
• ▸2007 Quebec general election

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