Fun facts about Vinson Massif
5 facts - tap any card to flip it and learn more.
The current height of Mount Vinson was measured by a GPS survey conducted by the 2004 Omega Foundation team.
Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The massif is located about 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) from the South Pole.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christian Stangl · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Mount Wyatt Earp Formation contains Devonian fossils.
Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The massif is located about 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) from the South Pole.
From the “Geology” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christian Stangl · CC BY-SA 2.0
During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight on Mount Vinson.
Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The massif is located about 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) from the South Pole.
From the “Climate and glaciers” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christian Stangl · CC BY-SA 2.0
The first ascent from the east side of Mount Vinson was completed by an eight-person team sponsored by NOVA in January 2001.
Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The massif is located about 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) from the South Pole.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christian Stangl · CC BY-SA 2.0
The skyrunner Fernanda Maciel did the fastest ascent of Vinson in 6 hours and 40 minutes.
Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Vinson Massif is a large mountain massif in Antarctica that is 21 km (13 mi) long and 13 km (8 mi) wide and lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. It overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. The massif is located about 1,200 kilometers (750 mi) from the South Pole.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christian Stangl · CC BY-SA 2.0