Tukuk-OS💠 Pirrit Hills
Antarctica · Antarctica · 81.28°S, 85.35°W
Pirrit Hills is an isolated group of rocky peaks and nunataks about 7 nautical miles (13 km) in extent, lying southward of the Ellsworth Mountains, between the Heritage Range and Nash Hills. The feature was positioned by the U.S. Ellsworth-Byrd Traverse Party in December 1958. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for John Pirrit, a glaciologist with the traverse party who had wintered at Ellsworth Station. Pirrit was scientific leader at Byrd Station in 1959.
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Quick facts
| Country | Antarctica |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Antarctica |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 81.28°S, 85.35°W · view on map |
Pirrit Hills is located in Antarctica, in Antarctica.
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