Alexander Cone

Alexander Cone is a 1,978-metre (6,490 ft) cone-shaped feature in the All-Blacks Nunataks, west of the Churchill Mountains in Antarctica. It was named in honor of John Alexander, involved in operational work at Cape Hallett, Scott Base and the Cape Roberts Project for many years, from 1984 onwards.

Alexander Cone
Alexander Cone is located in Antarctica
Alexander Cone
Alexander Cone
All-Blacks Nunataks, Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation1,978 m (6,490 ft)
Listing
Coordinates81°27′S 156°5′E
Geography
LocationAll-Blacks Nunataks, Antarctica
Geology
Mountain typeCone-shaped feature

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Alexander Cone". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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