Mount Nansen (Antarctica)

Mount Nansen
Highest point
Elevation	2,740 m (8,990 ft)
Coordinates	74°33′S 162°36′E / 74.550°S 162.600°E / -74.550; 162.600Coordinates: 74°33′S 162°36′E / 74.550°S 162.600°E / -74.550; 162.600
Geography
Location	Victoria Land, Antarctica
Parent range	Eisenhower Range

Mount Nansen is a prominent mountain, surmounting the steep eastern escarpment of the Eisenhower Range, 17 km (11 mi) south of Mount Baxter, in Victoria Land. Discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04), and named for Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian Arctic explorer from whom Capt. Scott obtained much practical information for his expedition.

References[]

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Nansen (Antarctica)

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