Transantarctic Mountains
Spanning about 3,500 kilometers (2,175 miles), the Transantarctic Mountains divide Antarctica into East and West Antarctica. They are one of the longest mountain ranges and contain some of the highest peaks in Antarctica, including Mount Kirkpatrick. The range is crucial for scientific research, offering insights into Earth’s history and climate change.
- Location: Antarctica.
- Highest Peak: Mount Kirkpatrick, 4,528 meters (14,856 ft).
- Features:
- Dry Valleys.
- Lake Vostok.
- Presence of fossils and meteorites.
List of Longest Mountain Ranges in the World
Andes, located in South America is the longest mountain range in the world. The list of longest mountain ranges in the world is based on the total length from start to end point, measured in kilometers or miles. It considers geological continuity across geographical boundaries which sometimes cover multiple nations under the same range.
In this article, we are going to learn the list of the longest mountain ranges in the world and some of their important features.