Dentine Peak

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Dentine Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,210 m (7,250 ft)
Coordinates71°35′S 163°44′E / 71.583°S 163.733°E / -71.583; 163.733Coordinates: 71°35′S 163°44′E / 71.583°S 163.733°E / -71.583; 163.733
Geography
LocationPennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica
Parent rangeBowers Mountains

Dentine Peak (

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71°35′S 163°44′E / 71.583°S 163.733°E / -71.583; 163.733) is, at 2,210 metres (7,250 ft), the highest peak in the northeast portion of the Molar Massif in the Bowers Mountains. It was named from association with Molar Massif by geologist , leader of the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme paleontological parties to this area, 1974–75 and 1981–82. The peak lies situated on the Pennell Coast, a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Dentine Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-01-11.

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