Mount Longhurst

Mount Longhurst (79°26′S 157°18′E / 79.433°S 157.300°E / -79.433; 157.300Coordinates: 79°26′S 157°18′E / 79.433°S 157.300°E / -79.433; 157.300) is a prominent mountain, 2,845 metres (9,330 ft) high, standing west of Mill Mountain and forming the highest point of Festive Plateau in the Cook Mountains of Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04) and named for Cyril Longhurst, secretary of the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Mount Longhurst". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-30.

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