Jones Mountains facts for kids
The Jones Mountains are a group of mountains in Antarctica. They stretch about 43 kilometers (27 miles) from east to west. You can find them on the Eights Coast, in a region called Ellsworth Land. They are quite isolated, far from other places.
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Exploring the Jones Mountains
First Sightings
People first saw these mountains from a distance. Maps from the USAS (United States Antarctic Service) expedition in 1939-1941 showed them. They were first spotted from a plane flying from the ship Bear on February 27, 1940.
Later Observations
Later, in 1946, the US Navy's Operation Highjump took air photos of them. These photos helped scientists learn more about the area. Finally, in 1960, explorers Edward Thiel and J. Campbell Craddock saw them up close from an airplane.
How the Mountains Got Their Name
Naming the Mountains
The mountains were named after Dr. Thomas O. Jones. He was an American chemist. Edward Thiel and J. Campbell Craddock suggested naming the mountains after him.
Who Was Dr. Thomas O. Jones?
Dr. Jones was an important person at the NSF. The NSF is a U.S. government agency that supports science and engineering research. From 1958 to 1978, he was in charge of the U.S. Antarctic Research Program. This program helps scientists study Antarctica.
