Zahariev Peak Explained

Zahariev Peak (Bulgarian: Захариев връх|Zahariev vrah, in Bulgarian pronounced as /zɐˈxariɛv ˈvrɤx/) is a rocky, partly ice-free peak rising to 816 m[1] in Metlichina Ridge on Oscar II Coast, Graham Land in Antarctica. It overlooks Punchbowl Glacier to the northeast and Borima Bay to the southwest.

The feature is named after the Bulgarian meteorologist Vasil Zahariev (1929-2006) who worked at the Soviet base Mirny in 1967–69.

Location

Zahariev Peak is located at -65.1783°N -62.0553°W, which is 3.9 km south of St. Angelariy Peak, 2.58 km northwest of Chapanov Peak and 5.45 km east-northeast of Yordanov Nunatak. British mapping in 1974.

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Notes and References

  1. https://livingatlas2.arcgis.com/antarcticdemexplorer/ Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica.