Sweeney Mountains

The Sweeney Mountains (75°06′S 069°15′W) is a group of mountains of moderate height and about 64 km (40 mi) extent, located 48 km (30 mi) north of the Hauberg Mountains in Palmer Land, Antarctica.

Discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947–48, under Finn Ronne, who named these mountains after Commander Edward C. Sweeney, a contributor to the expedition.

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