Mount Slaughter facts for kids
Mount Slaughter is an impressive, ice-free mountain peak located in the cold continent of Antarctica. It is part of the Sentinel Range, which is a large mountain chain within the Ellsworth Mountains. This peak stands tall, reaching about 3,444 meters (11,300 feet) above sea level.
Mount Slaughter is found on a ridge that extends southwest from Opalchenie Peak on the Vinson Plateau. It overlooks two glaciers: the Donnellan Glacier to its northwest and the Gildea Glacier to its south.
Exploring Mount Slaughter
Scientists and explorers first mapped Mount Slaughter between 1957 and 1960. This mapping was done by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) using special surveys and aerial photographs taken by the United States Navy. These detailed maps helped people understand the shape and location of this remote peak.
How Mount Slaughter Got Its Name
Mount Slaughter was officially named in 1982 by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN). This committee is responsible for naming features in Antarctica. The mountain was named after John Brooks Slaughter, who was an important person in science.
John B. Slaughter served as the director of the National Science Foundation from 1980 to 1982. The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports scientific research and education. Naming the mountain after him was a way to honor his contributions to science.
Images for kids
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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica.
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Sentinel Range map.
