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Banded Peak (Antarctica)


Banded Peak (85°3′S 166°5′W / 85.050°S 166.083°W / -85.050; -166.083Coordinates: 85°3′S 166°5′W / 85.050°S 166.083°W / -85.050; -166.083) is a small peak which rises over 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in the Duncan Mountains of Antarctica. This feature, which stands 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of Mount Fairweather has a distinctive snow band across the south face. It was named by the Southern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1963–64.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Banded Peak (Antarctica)" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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