Dibble Peak facts for kids
Dibble Peak is an interesting mountain peak located in Antarctica. It's found on Ross Island, a large island mostly covered in ice. This peak is part of the Kyle Hills and stands southwest of a place called Post Office Hill.
Dibble Peak reaches a height of about 1,100 meters (about 3,600 feet) above sea level. It's the highest point on a feature known as Warren Ridge and is also its most southwestern tip.
Who Was Dibble Peak Named After?
This peak was named in honor of a scientist named Raymond R. Dibble. He was a geophysicist, which is a scientist who studies the Earth using physics. The name was suggested by P.R. Kyle and officially given by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in the year 2000.
Raymond Dibble's Work in Antarctica
Raymond Dibble was from New Zealand and worked at the Victoria University of Wellington. He spent many years studying the unique environment of Antarctica.
- Early Visits: Dibble first visited Cape Crozier in Antarctica during the 1962–63 research season.
- Studying Volcanoes: In the 1970s, he began making important observations of Mount Erebus. This is an active volcano in Antarctica. He studied its seismic activity (earthquakes) and volcanic eruptions.
- International Research: From 1980 to 1986, he was a key member of the International Mount Erebus Seismic Study. This was a group of scientists from different countries working together to understand the volcano.
- Continuing Research: Even after retiring from Victoria University, Dibble continued his work in Antarctica. He joined the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) and worked with a team from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMIMT).
- Maintaining Stations: From 1993 to 1998, he helped maintain and improve the seismic stations at the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory. These stations are crucial for monitoring the volcano's activity.
