Mars Hills

Mars Hills (

76°40′S 162°0′E / 76.667°S 162.000°E / -76.667; 162.000Coordinates: 76°40′S 162°0′E / 76.667°S 162.000°E / -76.667; 162.000) are a small group of low rounded hills of a distinct red color, located 2.5 nautical miles (5 km) north of Mount Davidson in the Convoy Range of Victoria Land, Antarctica. The name was proposed in 1977 by New Zealand geologist in association with the and because of the color resemblance to that of the planet Mars.^[1]

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Mars Hills". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)