Hollister Peak (Antarctica) facts for kids
Hollister Peak is a very tall, sharp mountain peak in Antarctica. It stands at about 4,729 meters (or 15,515 feet) high. This icy peak is found in the middle of the Vinson Plateau, which is a large, high, flat area covered in ice. The Vinson Plateau is part of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains. Hollister Peak rises above the start of the Roché Glacier to its north.
Who Was Hollister Peak Named After?
Hollister Peak was named in 2006 by a group called US-ACAN. This group is responsible for naming places in Antarctica. The peak was named after Charles Davis Hollister (1936–1999). He was a geologist and oceanographer, which means he studied rocks, the Earth, and the oceans.
Charles Hollister was also an important member of an American expedition in 1966–1967. This team was the first to successfully climb Mount Vinson, which is the highest mountain in all of Antarctica. They also climbed other tall mountains in the Sentinel Range. Naming the peak after him honors his contributions to exploring this icy continent.
Where is Hollister Peak Located?
Hollister Peak is located in a very cold and remote part of Antarctica. Its exact position is 78 degrees, 32 minutes, 43 seconds South, and 85 degrees, 35 minutes, 19 seconds West.
This peak is quite close to other famous mountains in the area:
- It is about 1.43 miles (2.3 kilometers) south-east of Mount Vinson.
- It is about 2.62 miles (4.2 kilometers) west-south-west of Marts Peak.
- It is about 0.96 miles (1.5 kilometers) north-west of Fukushima Peak.
- It is about 1.53 miles (2.5 kilometers) north of Opalchenie Peak.
The maps of this area were first made by the United States in 1961 and were updated in 1988.
