Vinson Massif

Vinson MassifVinson Massif, in the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica's highest range.

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. The massif slopes gently to the northwest.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title: Vinson Massif
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 19 September 2019
Access Date: March 13, 2025