Long Peak facts for kids
Long Peak (78°44′S 83°54′W / 78.733°S 83.900°W) is a rocky mountain peak in Antarctica. It stands about 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) tall. This peak is part of a long mountain ridge. It is located about 7 nautical miles (13 kilometers) east-northeast of Mount Landolt. Long Peak is found in the Petvar Heights area. This area is part of the southeast Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains.
Where is Long Peak?
Long Peak is in a very cold and remote part of the world. It is located in Antarctica, the southernmost continent. The peak is part of the Ellsworth Mountains, which are the highest mountains in Antarctica. From Long Peak, you can look down on two large ice rivers. These are the Drama Glacier to the north and the Gabare Glacier to the south. Glaciers are slow-moving rivers of ice.
How Long Peak Got its Name
Long Peak was first mapped by American scientists. The United States Geological Survey used surveys and aerial photographs. These photos were taken by the United States Navy between 1957 and 1959. The peak was officially named in 1984. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. The name honors James W. Long. He was a doctor who worked for the National Science Foundation. Dr. Long was an important consultant on health matters in Antarctica for ten years.
