Mount Discovery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Discovery |
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Mt. Discovery seen from Pegasus Field, January 2013
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,681 m (8,796 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Mount Discovery
Location in Antarctica
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| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Pliocene-to-Pleistocene |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic belt | McMurdo Volcanic Group |
| Last eruption | 1.87 million years ago |
Mount Discovery is a large, stand-alone stratovolcano in Antarctica. It is located at the top of McMurdo Sound, east of the Koettlitz Glacier. This mountain looks out over the northwest part of the Ross Ice Shelf.
Mount Discovery is a central point for three land features. One arm, called Brown Peninsula, stretches north. Another, Minna Bluff, goes to the east. The third arm, Mount Morning, extends to the west.
Discovery and Naming
Mount Discovery was found by the British National Antarctic Expedition. This expedition took place from 1901 to 1904. The mountain was named after their expedition ship, the Discovery.
What is a Stratovolcano?
A stratovolcano is a tall, cone-shaped volcano. It is built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. These volcanoes are known for their steep slopes. They can have powerful and explosive eruptions. Mount Discovery is an example of this type of volcano.
Location in Antarctica
Mount Discovery is located in a very cold and icy part of the world. It is in Victoria Land, a region of Antarctica. The area around it is mostly covered by ice and snow. This makes it a unique and important geological feature.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Discovery para niños
