Kelley Peak (Antarctica)

Kelley Peak (Antarctica)

Location of Kelley Peak in the Heritage Range, West Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation 1,710 metres (5,600 ft)[1]
Coordinates 80°10′S 82°50′W / 80.167°S 82.833°W / -80.167; -82.833Coordinates: 80°10′S 82°50′W / 80.167°S 82.833°W / -80.167; -82.833
Geography
Location West Antarctica
Parent range Heritage Range
Climbing
Easiest route basic snow/ice climb

Kelley Peak is a peak, 1,710 metres (5,600 ft) high, forming the south end of the Liberty Hills in the Heritage Range, Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for air crewman Charles C. Kelley of the United States Navy who perished in the crash of the LC-47 aircraft on the Ross Ice Shelf on February 2, 1966.[1]

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Kelley Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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