Hauberg Mountains

The Hauberg Mountains (75°52′S 069°15′W / 75.867°S 69.250°W / -75.867; -69.250) are a group of mountains of about 56 kilometres (35 mi) extent, located 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of Cape Zumberge and 48 kilometres (30 mi) south of the Sweeney Mountains in Palmer Land, Antarctica.[1]

Discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947–48, led by Finn Ronne, and named by him for John Hauberg, of Rock Island, Illinois, a contributor to the expedition.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Hauberg Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-11-13.


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