Dome A
| Dome A | |
|---|---|
| Dome Argus | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,087 m (13,409 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,338 m (4,390 ft) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 80°22′S 77°21′E / 80.367°S 77.350°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Antarctica |
Dome A or Dome Argus is the highest ice dome on the Antarctic Plateau, located 1,200 km (750 mi) inland. It is thought to be the coldest naturally occurring place on Earth, with temperatures believed to reach −90 to −98 °C (−130 to −144 °F). It is the highest ice feature in Antarctica, consisting of an ice dome or eminence 4,087 m (13,409 ft) above sea level. It is located near the center of East Antarctica, approximately midway between the enormous head of Lambert Glacier and the geographic South Pole, within the Australian claim.