Sandegga Ridge

Sandegga Ridge (71°54′S 9°43′E / 71.900°S 9.717°E / -71.900; 9.717Coordinates: 71°54′S 9°43′E / 71.900°S 9.717°E / -71.900; 9.717) is a ridge extending south for 5 nautical miles (9 km) from Sandho Heights in the Conrad Mountains of the Orvin Mountains, Queen Maud Land. Discovered and photographed by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938-39. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Sandegga (the sand ridge).

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