Mount Levack facts for kids
Mount Levack is a tall mountain located in Antarctica. It stands 2,751 meters (about 9,026 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the Sullivan Heights area, which is on the eastern side of the Sentinel Range.
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What is Mount Levack?
Mount Levack is a significant peak in the icy landscape of Antarctica. It is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) east of another mountain called Mount Ostenso. From Mount Levack, you can look down on two glaciers: the Pulpudeva Glacier to the southwest and the lower Ellen Glacier to the north.
Nearby Landmarks
The ridge of Mount Levack is separated from Mount Farrell by a place called Zmeevo Pass. To the east-southeast, Mount Levack also overlooks the Strinava Glacier. These features help define its location in the vast Antarctic wilderness.
How Was Mount Levack Discovered and Named?
Mount Levack was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This mapping happened between 1957 and 1959. They used information from ground surveys and aerial photos taken by the United States Navy.
Who Was Herbert T. Levack?
The mountain was named by a group called the US-ACAN. This stands for the U.S. Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. They named it after Major Herbert T. Levack. He was a member of the United States Air Force (USAF). Major Levack played an important role in setting up the South Pole Station during the 1956–57 season. This station is a research outpost at the very bottom of the world. Naming the mountain after him was a way to honor his contributions to exploring Antarctica.
Maps
- Vinson Massif. Scale 1:250 000 topographic map. Reston, Virginia: US Geological Survey, 1988.
