Sandeggtind Peak

Sandeggtind Peak
Sandeggtind Peak

Location in Antarctica

Highest point
Elevation 3,055 metres (10,023 ft)
Coordinates 71°52′S 9°45′E / 71.867°S 9.750°E / -71.867; 9.750Coordinates: 71°52′S 9°45′E / 71.867°S 9.750°E / -71.867; 9.750
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).[1]

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Sandeggtind Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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