Mount Greene facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Greene |
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 Mount Greene
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 2,220 m (7,280 ft) |
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| Location | Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Admiralty Mountains, Freimanis Glacier, Tucker Glacier |
Mount Greene is a tall mountain located in Antarctica. It stands at 2,220 metres (7,280 ft) (about 7,283 feet) high. This impressive peak is found in the Admiralty Mountains.
It sits right where the Freimanis Glacier meets the Tucker Glacier. This area is part of the Borchgrevink Coast in Victoria Land, a large region of Antarctica.
Exploring Mount Greene
Mount Greene was carefully mapped by explorers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) created maps of the area. They used information from ground surveys. They also used aerial photos taken by the United States Navy. This mapping work happened between 1960 and 1962.
How Mount Greene Got Its Name
The mountain was named by a special group. This group is called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. They are in charge of naming places in Antarctica.
Mount Greene was named after First Lieutenant John H. Greene. He was an officer in the U.S. Army. Lieutenant Greene led a helicopter team. This team helped the USGS with their mapping project. They supported the "Topo North–South survey" in the area. This important survey took place from 1961 to 1962.
