Mount Gerlache
Mount Gerlache | |
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Mount Gerlache Victoria Land, Antarctica | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 980 m (3,220 ft) |
Coordinates | 74°59′S 162°26′E / 74.983°S 162.433°ECoordinates: 74°59′S 162°26′E / 74.983°S 162.433°E |
Geography | |
Location | Victoria Land, Antarctica |
Mount Gerlache is a prominent mountain, 980 metres (3,220 ft) high, standing on the northeast side of Larsen Glacier between Widowmaker Pass and Backstairs Passage Glacier, in Victoria Land, Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901–04, and named for Lieutenant Adrien de Gerlache.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Gerlache, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
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- Mountains of Victoria Land
- Scott Coast
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