Sphinx Peak

Sphinx Peak (72°17′S 165°35′E / 72.283°S 165.583°E / -72.283; 165.583Coordinates: 72°17′S 165°35′E / 72.283°S 165.583°E / -72.283; 165.583) is a massive summit 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of Pyramid Peak, in the southeast part of Destination Nunataks, Victoria Land. It was named in association with Pyramid Peak by the Northern Party of the New Zealand Federated Mountain Clubs Antarctic Expedition (NZFMCAE), 1962–63.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Sphinx Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-02-10.

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