🏞️ Shangri-la (Antarctica)

Antarctica · Antarctica · 78.05°S, 163.70°E

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Péwé Peak is a bedrock peak, 860 metres (2,820 ft) high, composed of granite and topped with a dolerite sill. The peak is immediately south of Joyce Glacier and is surrounded by glacial ice except on the south side. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Troy L. Péwé, a glacial geologist with U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze, 1957–58, who personally explored this peak as well as adjacent portions of Victoria Land.

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CountryAntarctica
Continent / regionAntarctica
Coordinates (approx.)78.05°S, 163.70°E · view on map

Shangri-la (Antarctica) is located in Antarctica, in Antarctica.

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Abus Valley · Alatna Valley · Albert Valley · Alexander Valley (Antarctica) · Allegro Valley · Ameghino Gully · Arena Valley · Aurdalen Valley · Båkenesdokka Valley · Baldwin Valley.

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