Malasar Peak facts for kids
Malasar Peak is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It's part of the huge Ellsworth Mountains. This peak rises very high, reaching about 2,980 meters (that's over 9,700 feet!). It's special because some parts of it are not covered in ice, even in Antarctica!
Malasar Peak is found on a ridge that stretches out from Mount Dalrymple. This ridge goes for about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) towards Robinson Pass. The peak stands above two large glaciers: Embree Glacier to its southeast and Sabazios Glacier to its north.
Where is Malasar Peak?
Malasar Peak is located in a very cold and icy place: Antarctica! You can find it at these coordinates: 77°57′53″S 85°52′38″W / 77.96472°S 85.87722°W.
To give you a better idea of where it is, Malasar Peak is:
- About 2.26 kilometers (1.4 miles) east-northeast of Mount Dalrymple.
- About 10.15 kilometers (6.3 miles) southwest of Mount Malone.
- About 9.9 kilometers (6.15 miles) west of Mount McKeown, which is in an area called Sostra Heights.
- About 8.53 kilometers (5.3 miles) northwest of Mount Schmid, located in Bangey Heights.
Maps of this area were first made by the United States in 1961.
How did Malasar Peak get its name?
The name "Malasar Peak" comes from a very old place in Southern Bulgaria. There was an ancient and medieval fortress there called Malasar. It's interesting how places in Antarctica can be named after historical sites from far-off countries!
