Gromshin Heights facts for kids
Gromshin Heights are a group of tall hills found in Antarctica. Their name comes from a place called Gromshin in Northwestern Bulgaria. In Bulgarian, their name is Bulgarian: Громшински възвишения, which sounds like ‘Gromshinski Vazvisheniya’.
These heights reach up to 2,790 meters (about 9,150 feet) at their highest point, Mount Mogensen. They are located on the eastern side of the northern Sentinel Range, which is part of the larger Ellsworth Mountains.
Gromshin Heights stretch for about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from north to south and 20 kilometers (12 miles) from east to west. They have a unique shape, like an upside-down letter "U". Inside this "U" shape, the land is drained by the Vicha Glacier, which flows towards the south. On the northeast side, you can see the large Miller Bluffs, which are steep cliffs.
The heights are surrounded by other important natural features. To the east, there is the Rutford Ice Stream, which is a fast-moving river of ice. To the south and west, you'll find the Newcomer Glacier. Gromshin Heights are also connected to Mount Wyatt Earp in the northwest by a low pass called Skamni Saddle. Another low pass, Kipra Gap, connects them to Mount Weems in the north. The middle part of Gromshin Heights is drained by two glaciers: Vicha and Yamen Glaciers.
Where are Gromshin Heights Located?
Gromshin Heights are centered at 77°38′00″S 85°46′00″W / 77.63333°S 85.76667°W. This location was first mapped by the United States in 1961.
