Brocks Peak facts for kids
Brocks Peak is a tall, rocky mountain peak located in the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica. It stands about 2,300 meters (about 7,500 feet) high. This peak is part of the north-central Sentinel Range. It is named after Helmut Brocks, a famous Bulgarian mountaineer. He lived from 1895 to 1969. Helmut Brocks was important because he helped start organized tourism and mountain climbing in Bulgaria.
Where is Brocks Peak?
Brocks Peak is found in a very cold place: Antarctica. It is located at 78°01′32.7″S, 86°18′34″W. This peak is about 4.58 kilometers (2.8 miles) west of Ahrida Peak. It is also about 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles) north of Strahil Peak. Maps of this area were first made by the United States in 1961.
About Helmut Brocks
Helmut Brocks was a pioneer in the world of mountaineering. A pioneer is someone who is among the first to do something. He helped create the first organized groups for people to go hiking and climbing in Bulgaria. This made it easier and safer for many people to enjoy the mountains. Naming a peak after him honors his important work.
Exploring the Sentinel Range
Brocks Peak is part of the Sentinel Range. This is the highest mountain range in Antarctica. It stretches for about 185 kilometers (115 miles) from north to south. The range is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) wide. Many different countries have explored and mapped this area. Scientists study the unique ice and rock formations found here.
