Banded Peak (Antarctica)

Banded Peak (85°3′S 166°5′W) is a small peak which rises over 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the Duncan Mountains of Antarctica. This feature, which stands 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of Mount Fairweather has a distinctive snow band across the south face. It was named by the Southern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1963–64.[1]

Banded Peak
Banded Peak is located in Antarctica
Banded Peak
Banded Peak
Highest point
Elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft) Edit this on Wikidata

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