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Vinson Massif ( 4897 metres, 16066 feet ) - the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica

Vinson Massif ( 4897m, 16,066ft )

 the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica.

It lies about 1,200km ( 750 miles )

from the South Pole. 

The mountain is about 21km ( 13 miles ) long

and 13km ( 8 miles ) wide.

Named after Carl Vinson, US Congressman

and a key supporter of Antarctic research.

 

Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif


 

Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif




Vinson Massif ( 4897 metres, 16066 feet ) - the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica

Vinson Massif






Vinson Massif ( 4897 metres, 16066 feet ) - the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica

Vinson Massif






Vinson Massif ( 4897 metres, 16066 feet ) - the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica

Vinson Massif






Vinson Massif from space

Satellite view

of Vinson Massif






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