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The Cupola (mountain)

Coordinates: 42°56′16″S 146°03′04″E / 42.93778°S 146.05111°E / -42.93778; 146.05111 (The Cupola)
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The Cupola
Highest point
Elevation970 m (3,180 ft)
Prominence650 m (2,130 ft)
Parent peakFrankland Peak
Coordinates42°56′16″S 146°03′04″E / 42.93778°S 146.05111°E / -42.93778; 146.05111 (The Cupola)[1]
Geography
The Cupola is located in Tasmania
The Cupola
The Cupola
Location in Tasmania
LocationSouth West Tasmania
Parent rangeFrankland Range
Topo mapSolitary[2]

The Cupola is a mountain in the south-west region of Tasmania, Australia. Situated on the Frankland Range, The Cupola has an elevation of 970 metres (3,180 ft) above sea level and juts out from the range towards the impoundment Lake Pedder. The Redtop Peak is situated to the west of The Cupola.[3]

The mountain's name may derive from cupola, a dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Cupola (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ^ Solitary 4224 (Map) (1st ed.). 1:25000. Tasmania: Tasmap. 2001.
  3. ^ "Map of The Cupola, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 1 July 2015.