Mount Thompson (Antarctica)

Mount Thompson is a mountain, 1,690 metres (5,540 ft) high, standing north-west of Lehrke Inlet and surmounting the central part of the base of Eielson Peninsula, on the east coast of Palmer Land. It was discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition, 1947–48, under Finn Ronne, who named this feature for Andrew A. Thompson, geophysicist with the expedition.

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  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Thompson, Mount". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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