Quadrant Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quadrant Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Prominence | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vindication Island, South Sandwich Islands |
Quadrant Peak (Spanish: Pico Cuadrante) is a peak (430 m) forming the summit of Vindication Island, South Sandwich Islands. The peak forms a narrow ridge above the uniform slopes of the original volcanic cone, and is a quadrant of what was probably once a circular mass cone. The peak was named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1971.
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See also
In Spanish: Pico Cuadrante para niños
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