Mount Elizabeth (Antarctica) facts for kids
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 Mount Elizabeth
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 4,480 m (14,700 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,657 m (5,436 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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| Location | Antarctica |
Mount Elizabeth is a huge mountain in Antarctica. It stands at an impressive 4,480 metres (14,700 ft) (about 14,700 feet) tall. This giant mountain is mostly free of ice and is located in the Queen Alexandra Range.
Discovering Mount Elizabeth
Mount Elizabeth was found by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09. This was a group of explorers who traveled to Antarctica between 1907 and 1909. They named the mountain after Elizabeth Dawson-Lambton. She was a very important supporter who helped fund their expedition.
The 2013 Plane Incident
On January 23, 2013, a special ski-plane crashed on Mount Elizabeth. This plane, called a DHC-6 Twin Otter, belonged to Kenn Borek Air. There were three Canadian people on board.
The plane was flying from the South Pole's Amundsen-Scott station in the US. It was heading to Terra Nova Bay's Zucchelli station in Italy. The plane was working for an Italian agency that deals with new technologies and energy.
Rescuers found the plane on January 25, 2013. It had crashed at a height of about 13,000 feet. A rescue team from New Zealand reported that no one could have survived the crash. Investigators from Canada looked into what happened. Recovery efforts stopped on January 27 because it was too dangerous. However, they were able to get the cockpit voice recorder from the plane.
