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  2. Vinson Massif - Wikipedia

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    Mount Vinson is the highest peak in Antarctica, at 4,892 metres (16,050 ft). [6] It lies in the north part of Vinson Massif's summit plateau in the south portion of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range about 2 kilometres ( mi) north of Hollister Peak. [5]

  3. Mount Vinson - Education

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    The highest mountain in Antarctica, Mount Vinson rises 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level. Mount Vinson is one of the most recently discovered and explored of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks of the world’s seven continents.

  4. Vinson Massif | mountain, Antarctica | Britannica

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    Vinson Massif, peak in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains of western Antarctica, overlooking Ronne Ice Shelf. Discovered in 1935 by the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, it is, at 16,050 feet (4,892 metres) above sea level, the highest mountain on the continent.

  5. Mount Vinson: Antarctica's Highest Mountain - Live Science

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    With an elevation of 16,066 feet (4,897 meters), Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in Antarctica. It is located on the southern part of the main ridge of the Sentinel Range of the...

  6. Mount Vinson is situated in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, deep in the heart of Antarctica. The summit rises to an impressive 4,892m above sea level. You will see vistas of vast glaciers and snow-covered mountains gently blurring with the white skyline in all directions.

  7. What Is the Tallest Mountain in Antarctica?

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    Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in Antarctica, reaching an impressive height of 4,892 meters (16,050 feet). Located in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, this colossal mountain is a dream destination for mountaineers worldwide.

  8. Mount Vinson - WorldAtlas

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    Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica, attracts many mountaineers, geologists, and climbers, who wish to visit the mountain to study its climatology and the geological history of its formation. To date, more than 1,400 climbers have attempted to reach the summit of Mount Vinson.

  9. Facts About Mount Vinson, Antarctica's Tallest Mountain -...

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    Mount Vinson, in the Vinson Massif, is the highest mountain in the Sentinel Range, part of the Ellsworth Mountains near the Ronne Ice Shelf south of the Antarctic Peninsula. Mount Vinson rises over 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) from the South Pole .

  10. Mount Vinson: Antarctica’s Greatest Mountain - Science Atlas

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    Mount Vinson is the tallest mountain in Antarctica. There are five other tall mountains in the same area as Mount Vinson—the next five highest summits on the continent of Antarctica—which are collectively referred to as Vinson Massif.

  11. Vinson Massif – Mountain Field Guide

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    Vinson Massif, located in the Ellsworth Mountains of Antarctica, is renowned worldwide as the highest peak of the continent. It offers a unique experience for mountaineers and adventure seekers with its challenging trails and breathtaking views.