Dentine Peak

Dentine Peak (71°35′S 163°44′E) is, at 2,210 metres (7,250 ft), the highest peak in the northeast portion of the Molar Massif in the Bowers Mountains. It was named from association with Molar Massif by geologist R.A. Cooper, leader of the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme paleontological parties to this area, 1974–75 and 1981–82. The peak lies situated on the Pennell Coast, a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare.[1]

Dentine Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,210 m (7,250 ft)
Coordinates71°35′S 163°44′E 
Geography
LocationPennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica
Parent rangeBowers Mountains

References
  1. "Dentine Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-01-11.

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