Banded Peak (Antarctica)
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Elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
Banded Peak (85°3′S 166°5′W / 85.050°S 166.083°WCoordinates: 85°3′S 166°5′W / 85.050°S 166.083°W) is a small peak which rises over 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the Duncan Mountains of Antarctica. This feature, which stands 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of Mount Fairweather has a distinctive snow band across the south face. It was named by the Southern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1963–64.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Banded Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
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Categories:
- Mountains of the Ross Dependency
- Amundsen Coast
- Ross Dependency mountain stubs