Oliver Peak
Oliver Peak (77°37′S 161°3′E / 77.617°S 161.050°ECoordinates: 77°37′S 161°3′E / 77.617°S 161.050°E) is a prominent peak (2,410 m) located 4 nautical miles (7 km) north-northwest of in the Asgard Range, Victoria Land.[1] Njord Valley is located to the east.[2]
Oliver Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for of New Zealand, who participated in the international as chief driller (1973–74) and drilling superintendent (1974–75).[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Oliver Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
- ^ "Njord Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
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- Mountains of the Asgard Range
- McMurdo Dry Valleys
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