Risemedet Mountain | |
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Risemedet Mountain
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,705 metres (8,875 ft) |
Coordinates | 72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°ECoordinates: 72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°E |
Geography | |
Location | Antarctica |
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).
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Risemedet Mountain" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).