Mount Rich
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Mount Rich is an isolated peak in the Brown Hills
, 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of Diamond Hill
. Named by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) (1962–63) for Charles C. Rich
, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist who served as deputy leader and geologist of the expedition.
Brown Hills
The Brown Hills are a group of mainly snow-free hills in the Cook Mountains, lying north of the lower reaches of Darwin Glacier. They were named for their color by the Darwin Glacier Party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition ....
, 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of Diamond Hill
Diamond Hill
Diamond Hill is a hill in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The name also refers to the area on or adjacent to the hill. It is surrounded by Ngau Chi Wan, San Po Kong, Wong Tai Sin and Tsz Wan Shan. Its northeast is limited by the ridge. It is principally a residential district.-Etymology:Contrary to its name,...
. Named by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) (1962–63) for Charles C. Rich
Charles C. Rich
Charles Coulson Rich was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and served as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ....
, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) geologist who served as deputy leader and geologist of the expedition.