394 J. Eights on the New South Shetlands. 
They inhabit the bottom of the sea, and are only to be obtained 
when thrown far upon the shores by the immense surges that 
prevail when the detached glaciers from the land precipitate 
themselves into the ocean. 
_ Eetracis from the Remarks of Dr. Hights on the New South 
Shetlands. 
After landing at several places along the coast and spending 
some days at Staaten Land, we proceeded to the new South Shet- 
land Islands, whieh are situated between 61° and 63° of south 
latitude, and 54° and 63° west longitude. They are formed by, 
an extensive cluster of rocks rising abruptly from the ocean, to 
a considerable height above its surface. Their true elevation 
cannot easily be determined, in consequence of the heavy masses 
singu- 
larly on the ear; and when sufficiently undermined, extensive 
aap crack off with an astounding report, crea remen- 
ous surge in the sea below, which as it rolls ove’ rface, 
Sweeps everything before it, from the smallest ani at feeds 
on its shallow bottom, to those of the greatest bulk.; Entire 
not un- 
frequently found in elevated situations along the shores many 
feet above the high water line, and I know of no other cause 
capablé of producing this effect. Whales are very common in 
this vicinity. er 
