Feature Name (see definition): Dismal Ridge

Feature Class (see definition): Ridge

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 3901

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 78° 17' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 162° 48' 00" E

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -78.2833333

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): 162.8

Elevation (see definition): No data

Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/1973

Description (see definition): A forked ridge leading N and E from the Mount Kempe-Mount Huggins saddle. It is bounded on the N and W by the Radian and Glimpse Glaciers, and on the S by Kempe Glacier. The two forks enclose the Glee Glacier and descend to Roaring Valley. The ridge was so named by the Victoria University's Antarctic Expeditions (VUWAE), 1960-61, because of the persistently dismal weather conditions encountered while they were mapping in January 1961, and also because of difficulties encountered in establishing a high food camp on this ridge by helicopter, again owing to the weather.

Date Created (see definition): No data

Date Edited (see definition): No data