Modren Peak facts for kids
Modren Peak (Bulgarian: връх Модрен, romanized: vrah Modren) is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It stands tall at 1,900 meters (about 6,234 feet). This peak is part of the Owen Ridge, which is the very southern end of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range. The Sentinel Range itself is found within the Ellsworth Mountains on the continent of Antarctica.
Modren Peak has slopes that are quite steep. Some parts of its north and southwest sides are not covered in ice. From its western side, it looks over the lower Nimitz Glacier. The peak gets its name from an old town called Modren, located in Southern Bulgaria.
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Where is Modren Peak Located?
Modren Peak is found at coordinates 78°48′55.8″S 85°03′40″W. It is positioned in a very remote part of Antarctica.
Distances to Other Peaks
- It is about 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) southwest of Mount Inderbitzen.
- It lies 5.35 kilometers (3.3 miles) west-northwest of Peristera Peak.
- Modren Peak is also 16.34 kilometers (10.15 miles) east-northeast of Bergison Peak, which is in the Bastien Range.
Mapping and Discovery
The area around Modren Peak was mapped by the United States in 1961 and again in 1988. These maps help us understand the geography of this icy region.
Images for kids
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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica.
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Map of Sentinel Range.
