Doyran Heights facts for kids
Doyran Heights (which in Bulgarian is Дойрански възвишения, pronounced Doyranski Vazvisheniya) are a group of tall hills or low mountains in Antarctica. They reach a height of 3,560 meters (about 11,680 feet) at Mount Tuck. These heights are found in the eastern foothills of the huge Vinson Massif and Craddock Massif. They are part of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains.
The Doyran Heights stretch for about 30.8 kilometers (19.1 miles) from north to south. They are also about 16.5 kilometers (10.3 miles) wide from east to west. Many large ice rivers, called glaciers, flow through this area. These include the Guerrero Glacier, Hough Glacier, Remington Glacier, and Obelya Glacier.
The name "Doyran Heights" comes from towns called Doyrantsi in both Northeastern and Southern Bulgaria. This shows a connection between Bulgaria and the exploration of Antarctica.
Where are the Doyran Heights?
The Doyran Heights are located in a very cold part of the world, Antarctica. They are centered at 78°32′30″S, 84°37′00″W. This location was first mapped by the United States in 1961. The maps were later updated in 1988 to be even more accurate.
The Doyran Heights have natural borders around them. To the south and southwest, they are bordered by the Thomas Glacier. To the northwest and north, you'll find the Dater Glacier and Hansen Glacier. The Sikera Valley is to their east.
The heights are connected to the Craddock Massif in the west by a mountain pass called Goreme Col. They are also separated from Veregava Ridge to the north by Manole Pass. Another pass, Kostinbrod Pass, separates them from the Flowers Hills to the northeast.
