Downshire Cliffs

The Downshire Cliffs are a line of precipitous basalt cliffs rising to 2,000 m above the and forming much of the eastern side of the , along the of northern , .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Cliff with an elevation of 2,000 metres
  • Description: cliffs of Antarctica
  • Also known as: “Cape Downshire” and “Downshire, Cliffs”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hargreaves Peak.

Peak
is the highest peak on , , rising to 2,085 metres. It stands sharply above Downshire Cliffs to the east; with gently descending ice slopes on the western side toward Nameless Glacier.

Downshire Cliffs

Latitude
-71.61667° or 71° 37′ south
Longitude
170.6° or 170° 36′ east
Elevation
2,000 metres (6,562 feet)
Open location code
2VWG9JM2+82
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11693460449
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cliff
Geo­Names ID
6621734
Wiki­data ID
Q5303273
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Satellite Map

Discover Downshire Cliffs from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Downshire Cliffs” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “當夏爾崖”
  • German: “Downshire-Kliffs”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Downshire Cliffs”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Terrace and Borchgrevink’s Hut.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Adare Saddle.

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