Mount Ostenso facts for kids
Mount Ostenso is a very tall mountain located in Antarctica. It stands at 4,180 meters (about 13,714 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range, a large mountain chain on the icy continent. You can find Mount Ostenso about 3.7 kilometers (2 nautical miles) south of another mountain called Mount Giovinetto.
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Exploring Mount Ostenso
How Mount Ostenso Was Discovered
Mount Ostenso was first mapped by a group of explorers. This group was known as the Marie Byrd Land Traverse Party. They explored the area between 1957 and 1958. Charles R. Bentley led this important expedition.
The mountain was named after Ned A. Ostenso. He was a scientist who studied earthquakes, also known as a seismologist. Ned Ostenso worked at Byrd Station in 1957. He was also a valuable member of the mapping party that discovered the mountain.
Where is Mount Ostenso?
Mount Ostenso is part of the Sentinel Range. This range is a major mountain chain in Antarctica. Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. It is mostly covered in ice. The Sentinel Range is located in Ellsworth Land, which is a part of Western Antarctica.
What is a Four-Thousander?
Mount Ostenso is considered a "four-thousander." This means it is a mountain that is over 4,000 meters (about 13,123 feet) tall. There are many such tall mountains in Antarctica. They are often covered in snow and ice all year round.
See also
- Mountains in Antarctica
