Thomson Peak
| Thomson Peak | |
|---|---|
  Thomson Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) |
| Coordinates | 71°59′S 166°7′E / 71.983°S 166.117°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Mirabito Range |
Thomson Peak is a peak 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) situated 11 nautical miles (20 km) southeast of Mount Shute at the extreme south limit of Mirabito Range. Named by the northern party of New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1963–64, for Robert B. Thomson of New Zealand, scientific leader at Hallett Station, 1960; officer-in-charge at Wilkes Station, 1962; deputy leader at Scott Base, 1963–64.
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