Record SL-864802 · Wikidata Q6922146
Mount Melton
No list classifications
Elevation
2,000
m
6,562 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
77.5167° S,
168.8670° E
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaThe Kyle Hills (77°30′S 169°2′E) are a prominent group of volcanic cones, hills, ridges, and peaks that occupy the eastern part of Ross Island, Antarctica, between Mount Terror and Cape Crozier. The hills extend east–west for 8 nautical miles (15 km), rising from sea level at Cape Crozier to about 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) in Mount McIntosh at the western end of the group. Local relief of features is on the order of 200 metres (660 ft).
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coughran Peak | 1,700 m | S 168° | 1.9 km |
| Sherve Peak | 2,200 m | W 270° | 2.4 km |
| Tent Peak | 1,570 m | NE 52° | 3.0 km |
| Ainley Peak | 1,240 m | NE 65° | 4.4 km |
| Mount McIntosh | 2,600 m | W 285° | 4.7 km |