Risemedet Mountain
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| 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 |
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  Risemedet Mountain Location in Antarctica | |
| 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).[1]
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References
- ↑ "Risemedet Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Risemedet Mountain" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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