Vinson Massif
SummitAntarctica
16,050ftElevation
16,050ftProminence
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About Vinson Massif
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. Vinson Massif was discovered in January 1958 by U.S. Navy aircraft.
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-34°/-40°
2.0"
9 mph N
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-37°/-63°
1.0"
6 mph NW
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-52°/-65°
0.2"
6 mph NE
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-34°/-54°
0.1"
5 mph N
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