Record SL-866525 · Wikidata Q7179545
Pewe Peak
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Elevation
860
m
2,822 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
78.0333° S,
163.6667° E
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Description
WikipediaPéwé Peak (78°2′S 163°40′E) is a bedrock peak, 860 metres (2,820 ft) high, composed of granite and topped with a dolerite sill. The peak is immediately south of Joyce Glacier and is surrounded by glacial ice except on the south side. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Troy L. Péwé, a glacial geologist with U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze, 1957–58, who personally explored this peak as well as adjacent portions of Victoria Land.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lama | 800 m | S 168° | 3.8 km |
| Mount Atholl | 728 m | NE 23° | 4.0 km |
| Mount Steep | 978 m | SE 114° | 4.6 km |