Jacobs Peak
Jacobs Peak (80°4′S 157°46′E) is a peak, 2,040 metres (6,700 ft) high, surmounting the northern end of the ridge which stands on the west side of Ragotzkie Glacier, in the Britannia Range, Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for John D. Jacobs, a U.S. exchange observer at Vostok Station in 1964.[1]
| Jacobs Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,040 m (6,690 ft) |
| Coordinates | 80°04′S 157°46′E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named for John D. Jacobs, a U.S. exchange observer at Vostok Station in 1964. |
| Geography | |
| Location | Antarctica |
| Parent range | Britannia Range |
References
- "Jacobs Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
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