Craddock Massif facts for kids
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 Craddock Massif
Location in Antarctica
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,477 m (14,688 ft) |
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| Location | West Antarctica (Chilean claim) |
| Parent range | Sentinel Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Jed Brown (US) December 2006 |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
The Craddock Massif is a huge group of mountains. It's found in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. This area is part of West Antarctica, which Chile claims. It's a very cold and icy place!
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Where is Craddock Massif?
The Craddock Massif is located in a special part of Antarctica. It sits southeast of the Vinson Massif. The Vinson Massif is the tallest mountain in Antarctica. Craddock Massif is connected to it by two passes, called Hammer Col and Karnare Col.
What is the highest point?
The highest part of the Craddock Massif is a sharp peak called Mount Rutford. This peak reaches an amazing height of 4,477 metres (14,688 ft). That's over 4,000 meters tall! Other important peaks in the massif are Bugueño Pinnacle, Rada Peak, and Mount Craddock.
How was Craddock Massif discovered?
The Sentinel Range, where Craddock Massif is located, was first seen from an airplane. This happened on November 23, 1935. The pilot who saw it was named Lincoln Ellsworth.
Mapping the mountains
Later, between 1958 and 1961, the entire mountain range was mapped. This was done by the United States Geological Survey. They used aerial photographs taken by the U.S. Navy.
Who is it named after?
The mountain group was first called "Mount Craddock" in 1965. This name was given by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN). Later, in 2006, they changed the name to "Craddock Massif." This was to show that the name referred to the whole group of mountains, not just one peak.
The massif is named after Professor J. Campbell Craddock. He was a geology professor. In 1962 and 1963, he led a science trip. His team explored the Sentinel and Heritage Ranges of the Ellsworth Mountains.
