Loewe Massif

Loewe Massif (70°34′S 68°0′E / 70.567°S 68.000°E / -70.567; 68.000Coordinates: 70°34′S 68°0′E / 70.567°S 68.000°E / -70.567; 68.000) is a large rock massif in the eastern part of the Aramis Range of the Prince Charles Mountains, Antarctica. The surface of the massif is largely an undulating plateau from which Mount Loewe and the Medvecky Peaks rise. The plateau lies at an average elevation of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level and 600 metres (2,000 ft) above the ice on its northern flank. It was discovered by an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) party led by W.G. Bewsher in 1956. The name of the massif derives from Mount Loewe, which was named for Fritz Loewe, a member of the ANARE reconnaissance party in the French expedition at Port Martin, Adélie Coast, in 1951.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Loewe Massif". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-28.

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