Vinson Massif

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Vinson Massif?4,892 meters (16,050 feet)
2. What is the location?Sentinel Range, Ellsworth Mountains, Ellsworth Land, Antarctica
3. What is the first ascent?January 1966 by an American expedition led by Nicholas Clinch
4. How tall is Vinson Massif?It rises 4,892 meters, which is about 16,050 feet high. That makes it one of the Seven Summits, the highest points on each continent.
5. When was the first successful climb of Vinson Massif?The first people to reach its top did so in January 1966. An American team led by Nicholas Clinch climbed it with help from the U.S. Navy.

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