Mount Chider facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Chider |
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 Mount Chider
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 3,110 m (10,200 ft) |
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| Location | Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Admiralty Mountains |
Mount Chider is a tall mountain located in Antarctica. It stands about 3,110 meters (10,203 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the Admiralty Mountains. You can find it in Victoria Land, a large area of Antarctica. Mount Chider is about 2 nautical miles (3.7 kilometers) southeast of Mount Hart.
Discovering Mount Chider
Mount Chider was carefully mapped by scientists. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) did this work. They used information from ground surveys. They also used special air photos taken by the United States Navy. These photos helped them create detailed maps. The mapping happened between 1960 and 1964.
How Mount Chider Got Its Name
The mountain was named by a special group. This group is called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. They chose to name it after Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Chider. He was a brave helicopter pilot. Lieutenant Commander Chider flew with the U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6. He was based at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. His work was part of an important mission called Operation Deep Freeze in 1968. This operation helps support scientific research in Antarctica.
