Record SL-864372 · Wikidata Q12716999
Mount Shear
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Elevation
4,000
m
13,123 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
78.3333° S,
86.1333° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Shear (78°20′S 86°8′W) is a mountain over 4,000 m, standing 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Mount Tyree in the Sentinel Range, Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica. It surmounts Patton Glacier to the northeast. The peak was discovered by the Marie Byrd Land Traverse Party (1957–58) led by Charles R. Bentley, and was named for James A. Shear, a scientific leader at Hallett Station during the IGY in 1957.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ostenso | 4,180 m | N 9° | 1.5 km |
| Mount Morris | 3,793 m | N 338° | 2.0 km |