Derbyshire Peak facts for kids
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 Derbyshire Peak
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| Location | Pennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
Derbyshire Peak (72°31′S 161°6′E / 72.517°S 161.100°E) is a small rock peak located in Antarctica. It is found in a very cold area called Victoria Land. This peak is about 7 kilometers (4 nautical miles) north-northeast of another peak called Mount Weihaupt. It is part of a group of mountains known as the Outback Nunataks.
Where is Derbyshire Peak?
Derbyshire Peak is located on the Pennell Coast. This part of Antarctica stretches between two points: Cape Williams and Cape Adare. Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. It is almost entirely covered by ice.
How Was Derbyshire Peak Discovered?
This rock peak was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey. This happened between 1959 and 1964. They used special surveys and air photos taken by the United States Navy. Air photos are pictures taken from airplanes.
Who is Derbyshire Peak Named After?
The peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. This committee helps decide names for places in Antarctica. They named it after Edward Derbyshire. He was a geologist. A geologist is a scientist who studies rocks and the Earth. Edward Derbyshire worked at McMurdo Station in Antarctica during 1966–67. McMurdo Station is a research base on Ross Island.
