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Risemedet Mountain

Coordinates: 72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°E / -72.050; 3.167
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Risemedet Mountain
Risemedet Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,705 metres (8,875 ft)
Coordinates72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°E / -72.050; 3.167
Geography
Risemedet Mountain is located in Antarctica
Risemedet Mountain
Risemedet Mountain
Location in Antarctica
LocationAntarctica

Risemedet Mountain is a large mountain that marks the eastern end of the Gjelsvik Mountains in Queen Maud Land. It was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956–60) and named Risemedet (the giant landmark).[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Risemedet Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 31 May 2010.

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