Saddle Peak (Antarctica)

Saddle Peak
Saddle Peak

Location in Antarctica

Highest point
Elevation 960 metres (3,150 ft)
Coordinates 70°40′S 164°40′E / 70.667°S 164.667°E / -70.667; 164.667Coordinates: 70°40′S 164°40′E / 70.667°S 164.667°E / -70.667; 164.667
Geography
Location Antarctica

Saddle Peak is a set of twin peaks with a distinct saddle between them, located 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Mount Kostka in western Anare Mountains. It was given this descriptive name by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) (Thala Dan), which explored this area, in 1962.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Saddle Peak (Antarctica)" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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