Klenova Peak facts for kids
Klenova Peak is a tall, sharp mountain in Antarctica. It rises to 2,300 meters (about 7,500 feet) high! This impressive peak is found on the southwest side of the Vinson Massif. The Vinson Massif is a huge mountain range within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains.
The southern slopes of Klenova Peak are partly free of ice. It stands above the upper Nimitz Glacier to its southwest and the Cairns Glacier to its northeast. These are large rivers of ice that slowly move down the mountains.
This peak is named after a very important person: Maria Klenova (1898-1976). She was a Russian marine geologist. A marine geologist studies the ocean floor and how it was formed. Maria Klenova made history by taking part in the 1st Soviet Antarctic Expedition from 1955 to 1957. She was the first woman scientist to ever do research in Antarctica!
Where is Klenova Peak Located?
Klenova Peak is found in a very remote part of Antarctica. Its exact location is 78°34′55.2″S 86°04′48″W / 78.582000°S 86.08000°W. This means it's far south, deep in the icy continent.
The peak is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southwest of Mount Vinson, which is the highest mountain in Antarctica. It is also close to other interesting features:
- About 3.85 km (2.4 miles) west-southwest of Brichebor Peak.
- About 3.12 km (1.9 miles) northwest of Hodges Knoll.
- About 6.63 km (4.1 miles) northeast of Ichev Nunatak.
- About 13.96 km (8.7 miles) southeast of Ereta Peak in the Bastien Range.
The United States created maps of this area in 1961 and again in 1988. These maps help scientists and explorers understand the geography of this challenging region.
