Sheppard Crater

Hut Point Peninsula is a long, narrow peninsula from 2 to 3 nautical miles wide and 15 nautical miles long, projecting south-west from the slopes of on , Antarctica. and are Antarctic research stations located on the Hut Point Peninsula.
Wikipedia
  • Volcano rising to 200 metres (656 feet)
  • …was formerly known as “Breached Cone”
  • …is named after Deirdre Jeanette Sheppard
  • Description: volcanic crater at Ross Island, Antarctica

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle Rock and Half Moon Crater.
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Hut Point Peninsula is a long, narrow peninsula from…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hut Point Peninsula and Scott Base.
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Sheppard Crater

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Latitude
-77.80519° or 77° 48′ 19″ south
Longitude
166.8417° or 166° 50′ 30″ east
Open location code
2VJ85RVR+WM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10572010315
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
Geo­Names ID
6629148
Wiki­data ID
Q7494531

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Sheppard Crater” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Sheppard Crater”
  • Dutch: “Sheppard Crater”
  • German: “Sheppard Crater”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Sheppard Crater”
  • Swedish: “Sheppard Crater”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kiwi Ski Hill and Castle Rock.

Antarctica: Highlights

Learn more about Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.
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