Probuda Ridge facts for kids
Probuda Ridge is a long ridge in Antarctica. It is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) long and 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) wide. This ridge is part of the Ellsworth Mountains and is found in the north-central part of the Sentinel Range. It stretches from Mount Anderson towards Mount Todd.
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Mountains and Glaciers of Probuda Ridge
Probuda Ridge is home to several important peaks. These include Eyer Peak, which is 3,368 meters (11,050 feet) high. It also features Mount Press, standing at 3,732 meters (12,244 feet), and Mount Todd, which is 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) tall.
Many glaciers surround the ridge. To the west and north, you'll find the Embree Glacier. The Patleyna Glacier is to the northeast. To the southeast are the Ellen Glacier and its smaller branch, the Fonfon Glacier. Probuda Ridge is also connected to Bangey Heights by a pass called Chepino Saddle.
First Climb of Mount Press
The highest point on Probuda Ridge is Mount Press. It was first climbed on December 31, 2006. The climbers were Jed Brown from America, and Camilo Rada and Maria Paz 'Pachi' Ibarra from Chile.
How Probuda Ridge Got Its Name
The ridge is named after a place called Probuda in northeastern Bulgaria. This is a common way for places in Antarctica to get their names.
Where is Probuda Ridge?
Probuda Ridge is located at 78°07′30″S 85°56′00″W. The area was first mapped by the United States in 1961. These maps were later updated in 1988.
