Risemedet Mountain

Risemedet Mountain
Risemedet Mountain
Highest point
Elevation	2,705 metres (8,875 ft)
Coordinates	72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°E / -72.050; 3.167Coordinates: 72°03′S 3°10′E / 72.050°S 3.167°E / -72.050; 3.167
Geography
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]

The Medmulen Spurs extend from the north side of the mountain.^[2] Medhalsen Saddle is an ice saddle just south of Risemedet Mountain.

See also[]

• List of mountains of Queen Maud Land

References[]

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•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Risemedet Mountain". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)