Geologists Range
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The Geologists Range is a mountain range
about 55 km (34 mi) long, standing between the heads of Lucy
and Nimrod Glacier
s in Antarctica. Seen by the northern party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
(NZGSAE) (1961-62) and named to commemorate the work of geologist
s in Antarctic exploration.
Mountain range
A mountain range is a single, large mass consisting of a succession of mountains or narrowly spaced mountain ridges, with or without peaks, closely related in position, direction, formation, and age; a component part of a mountain system or of a mountain chain...
about 55 km (34 mi) long, standing between the heads of Lucy
Lucy Glacier
The Lucy Glacier is a wide glacier which flows southeast from the Antarctic polar plateau, between Laird Plateau and McKay Cliffs, into Nimrod Glacier. It is named after W.R...
and Nimrod Glacier
Nimrod Glacier
The Nimrod Glacier is a major glacier about 135 km long, flowing from the polar plateau in a northerly direction through the Transantarctic Mountains between the Geologists and Miller Ranges, then northeasterly between the Churchill Mountains and Queen Elizabeth Range, and finally spilling...
s in Antarctica. Seen by the northern party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
The New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition describes a series of scientific explorations of the continent Antarctica. The expeditions were notably active in 1957-58 and again in 1958-59. The 1957-58 expedition went to the Ross Dependency and named the Borchgrevink Glacier...
(NZGSAE) (1961-62) and named to commemorate the work of geologist
Geologist
A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. Geologists usually engage in studying geology. Geologists, studying more of an applied science than a theoretical one, must approach Geology using...
s in Antarctic exploration.
List of mountains
This range includes the following mountains and peaks:- Mount Albright 82°49′S 155°06′E
Mountain surmounting the southern end of the Endurance Cliffs. Mapped by the United States Geological SurveyUnited States Geological SurveyThe United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology,...
(USGS) from tellurometerTellurometerThe Tellurometer was the first successful microwave electronic distance measurement equipment.-History:The original Tellurometer, known as the Micro-Distancer M/RA 1, was introduced in 1959. It was invented by Dr...
surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic NamesAdvisory Committee on Antarctic NamesThe Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names is an advisory committee of the United States Board on Geographic Names responsible for recommending names for features in Antarctica...
(US-ACAN) for John C. Albright, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist on the South Pole-Queen Maud Land Traverse, 1964-65.
- Mount Csejtey – elevation unknown 82°30′S 155°50′EMountain 1.5 mi south of Mount Macpherson in the central part of the range. Mapped by the USGS from tellurometer surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by US-ACAN for Bela Csejtey, U.S. Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist at McMurdo Station, 1962-63.
- Mount Isbell – 2360 metres (7,743 ft) 82°22′S 156°24′E
Mountain at the northeastern perimeter of the range. The summit is 2.6 miles (4.2 km) west of Vogt Peak. Named by US-ACAN after John Isbell, Department of Geosciences, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; investigator of PermianPermianThe PermianThe term "Permian" was introduced into geology in 1841 by Sir Sir R. I. Murchison, president of the Geological Society of London, who identified typical strata in extensive Russian explorations undertaken with Edouard de Verneuil; Murchison asserted in 1841 that he named his "Permian...
and Lower Triassic strata of the DarwinDarwin MountainsThe Darwin Mountains is a group of mountains between the Darwin and Hatherton glaciers. Discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition and named for Major Leonard Darwin, at that time Honorary Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society....
and Churchill MountainsChurchill MountainsThe Churchill Mountains is a mountain range bordering the western side of the Ross Ice Shelf between Byrd Glacier and Nimrod Glacier in Antarctica...
in several field seasons, 1992-2001, including work near this mountain.
- Mount Macpherson – 2360 metres (7,743 ft) 82°29′S 155°50′E
Mountain standing 1.5 mi north of Mount Csejtey on the southern edge of Boucot Plateau. Seen by the northern party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1961-62) and named for E.O. Macpherson, formerly chief geologist of the New Zealand Geological Survey.
- Mount Summerson – 2310 metres (7,579 ft) 82°43′S 155°05′E
Mountain surmounting the northern end of Endurance Cliffs. Mapped by USGS from tellurometer surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by US-ACAN for Charles H. Summerson, U.S. Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist to the Mount WeaverMount WeaverMount Weaver is a mountain standing 3 km west of Mount Wilbur at the head of the Scott Glacier, in the Queen Maud region of the Transantarctic Mountains of Antarctica. Discovered and ascended in December 1934 by members of the Byrd AE geological party under Quin Blackburn. Named by them for...
area, 1962-63.
- Vogt Peak – 2180 metres (7,152 ft) 82°22′S 156°44′E
PeakSummit (topography)In topography, a summit is a point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. Mathematically, a summit is a local maximum in elevation...
surmounting the east part of McKay Cliffs. Mapped by the USGS from TellurometerTellurometerThe Tellurometer was the first successful microwave electronic distance measurement equipment.-History:The original Tellurometer, known as the Micro-Distancer M/RA 1, was introduced in 1959. It was invented by Dr...
surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by US-ACAN for Peter R. Vogt, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologistGeologistA geologist is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. Geologists usually engage in studying geology. Geologists, studying more of an applied science than a theoretical one, must approach Geology using...
at McMurdo StationMcMurdo StationMcMurdo Station is a U.S. Antarctic research center located on the southern tip of Ross Island, which is in the New Zealand-claimed Ross Dependency on the shore of McMurdo Sound in Antarctica. It is operated by the United States through the United States Antarctic Program, a branch of the National...
, 1962-63.
List of geological features
- Boucot Plateau 82°25′S 155°40′E
A small ice-covered plateau which rises west of Wellman Cliffs and south of McKay Cliffs. Mapped by the USGS from tellurometer surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by US-ACAN for Arthur J. Boucot, U.S. Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist at Byrd Station and to the Horlick MountainsHorlick MountainsThe Horlick Mountains are a mountain range in the Transantarctic Mountains of Antarctica, lying eastward of Reedy Glacier and including the Wisconsin Range, Long Hills and Ohio Range....
, 1964-65.
- Endurance Cliffs 82°47′S 155°05′E
A line of steep east-facing cliffCliffIn geography and geology, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landforms due to the processes of erosion and weathering that produce them. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually...
s between Mount Summerson and Mount Albright in the southern part of the range. Mapped by the northern party of the NZGSAE (1961-62).
- McKay Cliffs 82°19′S 156°00′E
A line of cliffs about 32 km (20 mi) long, forming the north wall of the range. Seen by the northern party of the NZGSAE (1961-62) and named for Alexander McKay, pioneer New Zealand geologist.
- Wellman Cliffs 82°27′S 156°10′E
Prominent cliffs about 20 km (12 mi) long on the east side of Boucot Plateau. Seen by the northern party of the NZGSAE (1961-62) and named for H.W. Wellman, geologist, who devised a simple method of map-making from air photos, used by the expedition.