Ichera Peak facts for kids
Ichera Peak is a tall mountain peak in Antarctica. It reaches a height of 2,600 meters (about 8,530 feet) above sea level. This impressive peak is part of the Maglenik Heights area, located in the north-central part of the Sentinel Range. The Sentinel Range itself is a major mountain chain within the Ellsworth Mountains.
Ichera Peak offers amazing views. It looks over the Ellen Glacier to its southwest and the Young Glacier to its northeast. This peak was named after a small town called Ichera in Eastern Bulgaria.
Where is Ichera Peak Located?
Ichera Peak is found in a very remote part of Antarctica. Its exact location is 78°10′35″S 85°20′13″W / 78.17639°S 85.33694°W. It sits among other notable peaks in the Ellsworth Mountains.
For example, it is about 18.88 kilometers (11.73 miles) east of Mount Anderson. It is also 4.21 kilometers (2.62 miles) south-southeast of Mount Gozur. Other nearby peaks include Zimornitsa Peak, Mount Besch, and Chapman Peak. Maps of this area were first made by the United States in 1961 and updated in 1988.
How Ichera Peak Got Its Name
Many places in Antarctica are named after people, places, or events from around the world. Ichera Peak is named after a small, peaceful settlement called Ichera. This village is located in the eastern part of Bulgaria. Naming a peak in Antarctica after a distant place helps to connect different parts of the world through geography and exploration.
