Elliot Peak
Elliot Peak is the summit peak of a conspicuous northeast trending basalt ridge, rising 1 nautical mile (2 km) northwest of Tempest Peak, in the Queen Alexandra Range of Antarctica. It is slided a while ago local bedrock blocks.[1] It was named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966–67) for David H. Elliot, a geologist with the party.[2]
| Elliot Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Parent peak | Queen Alexandra Range, Transantarctic Mountains |
| Coordinates | 84°31′S 164°4′Emindat.org |
| Geography | |
| Location | Antarktika (Ross Dependency) |
References
- Elliot, David H. (1995). "Toreva blocks in the central Transantarctic Mountains". Antarctic Journal of the United States. Byrd polar research Center and Department of Geological sciences, Ohio state University, Columbus, Ohio 43210: National Science Foundation, [Division of Polar Programs]. 30: 57.
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