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Anzac Peak, Volcanic summit on Laurens Peninsula, Heard Island, Australia

Anzac Peak rises 715 meters above sea level on Heard Island, featuring permanent snow cover and the Jacka Glacier with multiple ice formations.

The peak formed through geological processes that shaped Heard Island, contributing to the volcanic landscape of this remote Australian territory in the Southern Ocean.

The name Anzac Peak references Australian military heritage, standing as a geographical marker in this protected nature reserve of the Southern Ocean.

Reaching the summit requires specialized expedition arrangements, proper mountaineering equipment, and careful consideration of extreme weather patterns in the Southern Ocean.

The peak maintains a prominence equal to its elevation at 715 meters, ranking second among all peaks in the Heard and McDonald Islands region.

GPS coordinates: -52.99798,73.31595

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00

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