Mount Soza facts for kids
Mount Soza (71°10′S 162°34′E / 71.167°S 162.567°E) is a very large mountain in the Bowers Mountains of Antarctica. It stands tall at 2,190 meters (about 7,185 feet). This impressive mountain forms the eastern side of the Rennick Glacier. It is located between where the Alt Glacier and the Carryer Glacier join the main Rennick Glacier.
Discovering Mount Soza
Mount Soza is a significant landmark in the icy landscape of Antarctica. Its height makes it a prominent feature in the Bowers Mountains, which are part of the larger Transantarctic Mountains range. The mountain's location next to the Rennick Glacier means it sees a lot of ice movement and glacial activity.
How Mount Soza Got Its Name
Mount Soza was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN). This committee is responsible for naming features in Antarctica. They chose to name the mountain after Ezekiel R. Soza.
Who Was Ezekiel R. Soza?
Ezekiel R. Soza was a topographic engineer who worked for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). A topographic engineer is someone who helps create detailed maps of the Earth's surface. Soza was part of important survey teams that worked in Antarctica during the early 1960s.
His work helped to map large parts of the continent. For example, he was part of teams that used Army helicopters to quickly move around and measure the land. This helped them create accurate maps of the Transantarctic Mountains. These mapping efforts covered vast areas, from the Cape Hallett region all the way to the Beardmore Glacier. Soza also led a USGS mapping team in the Pensacola Mountains during the 1965–66 season. His contributions were very important for understanding the geography of Antarctica.
