Antarctica’s Pyramid Mountain: The Truth Behind the  Mystery

Antarctica’s Pyramid Mountain: The Truth Behind the Mystery

Feb 12, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A peculiar pyramid-shaped mountain in Antarctica has caught the attention of internet users, sparking theories about its origins

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The ‘pyramid’ is found in the Ellsworth Mountains at coordinates 79°58’39.25”S 81°57’32.21”W, within the Heritage Range

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This mountain was first recorded by American aviator Lincoln Ellsworth during a flight over Antarctica on November 23, 1935

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Its sharp, triangular shape is due to freeze-thaw erosion, a process where water seeps into cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks rock over time

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Similar pyramidal peaks exist worldwide, including Matterhorn in the Alps and Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain

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This peak is unique because of its distinct shape, making it appear more pyramid-like than other Antarctic mountains

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