Derrick Peak

Coordinates: 80°4′S 156°23′E / 80.067°S 156.383°E / -80.067; 156.383
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Derrick Peak (80°4′S 156°23′E / 80.067°S 156.383°E / -80.067; 156.383) is a prominent ice-free peak, 2,070 metres (6,800 ft) high, overlooking the south side of Hatherton Glacier, 3 nautical miles (6 km) west of the north end of Johnstone Ridge. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Robert O. Derrick of the U.S. Weather Bureau, who served as assistant to the United States Antarctic Research Program Representative at Christchurch from 1960 until his death in 1966.[1]

Further reading

• Gunter Faure, Teresa M. Mensing, The Transantarctic Mountains: Rocks, Ice, Meteorites and Water, P 664
• Kevin Righter, 35 Seasons of U.S. Antarctic Meteorites (1976-2010): A Pictorial Guide To The Collection, PP 13, 15, 79

References

  1. ^ "Derrick Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-12.

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