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Vinson Massif (/ËvÉªnsÉn maeËsiËf/) mÃ¦ËsiËf is a large mountain massif that is 21 (km 13) mi long and 13 (km.8 1) mi wide and lies within The Sentinel range of The Ellsworth. Mountains it overlooks The Ronne Ice shelf near the base of The Antarctic. peninsulahe massif is located about 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) from the South Pole. Vinson Massif was discovered in January 1958 by U.S. Navy aircraft. In 1961, the Vinson Massif was named by USACAN, for Carl G. Vinson, Georgia congressman for his support for Antarctic exploration.
Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica at 4,892 m (16,050 ft), is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. Antarctica contains many other mountains, on both the main continent and the surrounding islands. Mount Erebus on Ross Island is the world's southernmost active volcano.inson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica at 4,892 m (16,050 ft), is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. Antarctica contains many other mountains, on both the main continent and the surrounding islands. Mount Erebus on Ross Island is the world's southernmost active volcano.