Mount Hazlett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Hazlett |
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 Mount Hazlett
Location in Antarctica
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft) |
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| Location | Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Victory Mountains, Montecchi Glacier, Tucker Glacier |
Mount Hazlett is a tall mountain in Antarctica. It stands about 2,080 metres (6,820 ft) high. This mountain is found in the Victory Mountains range. It is located near where the Montecchi Glacier flows into the larger Tucker Glacier.
Discovering Mount Hazlett
Mount Hazlett is part of Victoria Land, a large area of Antarctica. It is specifically on the Borchgrevink Coast. This area is known for its icy landscapes and huge glaciers.
Scientists and explorers have mapped this mountain. The United States Geological Survey helped create maps of the area. They used information from ground surveys. They also used air photos taken by the United States Navy. This mapping work happened between 1960 and 1964.
How Mount Hazlett Got Its Name
The mountain was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. This committee helps name places in Antarctica. They named it after Paul C. Hazlett.
Paul C. Hazlett was a member of the U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6. This group worked in Antarctica. He was part of the winter team at McMurdo Station in 1968. McMurdo Station is a research base in Antarctica.
