Sandeggtind Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,055 metres (10,023 ft) |
Coordinates | 71°52′S 9°45′E / 71.867°S 9.750°ECoordinates: 71°52′S 9°45′E / 71.867°S 9.750°E |
Geography | |
Location | Antarctica |
Sandeggtind Peak is a 3,055 metres (10,023 ft) tall peak, standing 1.5 km (1 mi) south of Sandho Heights on Sandegga Ridge in the Conrad Mountains, Queen Maud Land. It was discovered and photographed by the Third German Antarctic Expedition (1938–1939), led by Capt. Alfred Ritscher. It was mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by NorAE, 1956–60, and named Sandeggtind (sand ridge peak).
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Sandeggtind Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).