Fun fact 4 about Vinson Massif
mountain
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
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Vinson Massif
Antarctica
Elevation
4,892 m
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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.
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