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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.
Description. Vinson Massif is the highest mountain of Antarctica. It is a massive mountain, stretching thirteen miles long and eight miles wide.Its location, the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, is home to most of Antarctica's highest peaks.Climbing Vinson is not considered technically difficult, but Antarctica's extreme climate makes ascending Vinson a serious undertaking.t is a massive mountain, stretching thirteen miles long and eight miles wide. Its location, the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, is home to most of Antarctica's highest peaks.