Anzac Peak, Volcanic summit on Laurens Peninsula, Heard Island, Australia
Anzac Peak is a volcanic summit on Heard Island rising 715 meters above sea level in the Southern Ocean. The mountain maintains permanent snow cover and features the Jacka Glacier with multiple ice formations along its slopes.
The peak formed through geological processes that shaped Heard Island as a volcanic landscape in this remote Australian territory. Its formation is part of the island group's broader volcanic history.
The name references Australian military heritage and marks a geographical point in this protected nature reserve of the Southern Ocean. This naming reflects how Australia identifies with this remote territory.
Reaching the summit requires specialized expedition arrangements, appropriate mountaineering equipment, and careful consideration of extreme weather patterns in the Southern Ocean. Visitors should be prepared for harsh conditions, strong winds, and sudden weather changes.
The peak has a prominence equal to its height, making it the second-highest mountain in the Heard and McDonald Islands group. This combination of elevation and prominence is notable among Southern Ocean summits.
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