Mount Harrington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Harrington |
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 Mount Harrington
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 2,610 m (8,560 ft) |
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| Location | Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Victory Mountains, Whitehall Glacier |
Mount Harrington is a tall mountain located in the icy continent of Antarctica. It stands proudly at 2,610 metres (8,560 ft) (about 8,563 feet) above sea level. This impressive peak is found in the eastern part of the Victory Mountains, which are in a region called Victoria Land. It's a significant landmark in this very cold and remote part of the world.
About Mount Harrington
Mount Harrington is one of the highest peaks in the eastern section of the Victory Mountains. It is located on the west side of the Whitehall Glacier. You can find it about 5 nautical miles (9 km) southwest of another mountain called Mount Northampton. The area around Mount Harrington is known for its vast glaciers and rugged mountain ranges.
How Mount Harrington Got Its Name
Mount Harrington was named in 1960 by a group called The New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee. They decided to name the mountain after a very important geologist named Hilary J. Harrington. A geologist is a scientist who studies the Earth's rocks and how they were formed.
Hilary J. Harrington led a special group of scientists called the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE). He led this expedition to the region where Mount Harrington is located during 1957–58. He also led another NZGSAE expedition in the McMurdo Sound area during 1958–59. Later, he continued his research in Antarctica. He worked as an investigator for the United States Antarctic Research Program in the McMurdo Sound region in 1968–69. He worked with another scientist named Russell J. Korsch during that time.
