Príncipe de Asturias Peak facts for kids
Príncipe de Asturias Peak is a tall mountain peak in Antarctica. It reaches a height of 4,680 meters (about 15,354 feet). This peak is part of the Vinson Massif in the Sentinel Range, which is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. It stands above three glaciers: the Branscomb Glacier to its west-northwest, the Roché Glacier to its north, and the Tulaczyk Glacier to its southwest.
The peak is named after the Prince of Asturias, a title given to the heir to the Spanish throne. This name was chosen because two climbers from Spain, Manuel Álvarez and Alfonso Juez, were the first to reach the top of this peak. They made their historic climb on January 23, 1995.
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Where is Príncipe de Asturias Peak Located?
Príncipe de Asturias Peak is found at coordinates 78°32′50″S 85°42′32″W. It is quite close to other important peaks in the area.
Nearby Mountains and Distances
- It is about 3.32 kilometers (2.06 miles) southwest of Mount Vinson, which is the tallest mountain in Antarctica at 4,892 meters (16,050 feet).
- The peak is 1.32 kilometers (0.82 miles) west of Silverstein Peak, which is 4,790 meters (15,715 feet) tall.
- It is 5.1 kilometers (3.17 miles) northeast of Brichebor Peak, which stands at 2,900 meters (9,514 feet).
- Knutzen Peak, at 3,373 meters (11,066 feet), is 7.68 kilometers (4.77 miles) southeast of Príncipe de Asturias Peak.
- Finally, it is 3.64 kilometers (2.26 miles) south of Branscomb Peak, which is 4,520 meters (14,829 feet) high.
Mapping the Area
The area around Príncipe de Asturias Peak has been mapped by the United States several times. These maps were created in 1961, 1988, and 2007, helping explorers and scientists understand the region better.
See also
In Spanish: Pico del Príncipe de Asturias para niños
