Mount Francis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Francis |
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 Mt Francis
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 2,610 m (8,560 ft) |
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| Parent range | Admiralty Mountains, Antarctica |
Mount Francis is a very large mountain in Antarctica. It stands about 2,610 meters (8,560 feet) high. This mountain is located in the Admiralty Mountains. It looks over the Tucker Glacier from the north side. You can find it between the Tyler Glacier and Staircase Glacier.
About Mount Francis
Mount Francis is a huge mountain that looks like a long ridge. A ridge is a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains. Its great height makes it stand out in the icy landscape. The mountain is a key feature of the Admiralty Mountains range. This range is part of Victoria Land in Antarctica.
How Mount Francis Got Its Name
Mount Francis was first mapped by scientists between 1960 and 1962. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) did this mapping. The USGS is a government group that studies the Earth. They used special surveys and air photos taken by the United States Navy to create maps.
The mountain was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. This committee helps decide names for places in Antarctica. They named it after Henry S. Francis, Jr.. He worked for the National Science Foundation. This foundation helps fund science research. Henry S. Francis, Jr. was in charge of programs that helped countries work together in Antarctica. He even spent a winter living at a research station called Little America V Station in 1958. He also visited Antarctica many other times.
