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Sentinel Range

Sentinel Range Sentinel Range: Antarctica’s Highest Mountain Range ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Overview The Sentinel Range is the highest and most spectacular mountain range in Antarctica, containing the continent’s loftiest peaks, vast glaciers, and some of the most remote alpine landscapes on Earth. Stretching approximately 185 kilometers (115 miles) through the western portion of the Ellsworth Mountains, the …

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Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif | Mount Vinson ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Overview The Vinson Massif is the highest mountain massif in Antarctica and the crown jewel of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains. Rising to 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) at the summit of Mount Vinson, the massif contains the highest point on the Antarctic continent and represents Antarctica in …

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