Thomson Peak facts for kids
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 Thomson Peak
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) |
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| Location | Pennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Mirabito Range |
Thomson Peak is a tall mountain located in a very cold place called Antarctica. It stands about 2,350 meters (that's over 7,700 feet!) high. This peak is found in the Mirabito Range, which is part of Victoria Land on the Pennell Coast.
Where is Thomson Peak?
Thomson Peak is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It is quite tall, reaching an elevation of 2,350 meters (about 7,710 feet) above sea level. You can find it about 20 kilometers (11 nautical miles) southeast of another mountain called Mount Shute. It marks the very southern edge of the Mirabito Range.
How Thomson Peak Got Its Name
This peak was named by a group of explorers and scientists from New Zealand. They were part of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) during their trip in 1963–64.
They named the peak after a person named Robert B. Thomson. He was an important scientific leader from New Zealand.
- In 1960, he was the scientific leader at Hallett Station in Antarctica.
- In 1962, he was in charge at Wilkes Station.
- And in 1963–64, he was the deputy leader at Scott Base, another important research station in Antarctica.
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