Thomson Peak

Thomson Peak is a peak 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) situated 11 nautical miles (20 km) southeast of Mount Shute at the extreme south limit of Mirabito Range. Named by the northern party of New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1963–64, for Robert B. Thomson of New Zealand, scientific leader at Hallett Station, 1960; officer-in-charge at Wilkes Station, 1962; deputy leader at Scott Base, 1963–64.

Thomson Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Coordinates71°59′S 166°7′E 
Geography
LocationPennell Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica
Parent rangeMirabito Range

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