Beta Peak
| Beta Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,620 m (5,310 ft) |
| Coordinates | 75°51′S 160°6′E / 75.850°S 160.100°ECoordinates: 75°51′S 160°6′E / 75.850°S 160.100°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Scott Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Prince Albert Mountains |
Beta Peak is a rock peak, 1,620 metres (5,300 ft) high, surmounting a small ice-free mesa 2 nautical miles (4 km) northeast of Pudding Butte, in the Prince Albert Mountains, Victoria Land. It was so named by the Southern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1962–63, because they always referred to this feature throughout the season as "Station B".[1]
References
- ↑ "Beta Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
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