Ritscher Peak

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Ritscher Peak
Ritscher Peak is located in Antarctica
Ritscher Peak
Ritscher Peak
Location in Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation2,790 metres (9,150 ft)
Coordinates71°24′14″S 13°21′07″E / 71.404°S 13.352°E / -71.404; 13.352Coordinates: 71°24′14″S 13°21′07″E / 71.404°S 13.352°E / -71.404; 13.352
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Parent rangeGruber Mountains

Ritscher Peak (German: Ritschergipfel) is a 2,790-metre (9,150 ft) peak located 11 kilometres (7 mi) west-southwest of Mount Mentzel in the Gruber Mountains of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. This peak was discovered and mapped by the Third German Antarctic Expedition of 1938–39 and was named for Capt. Alfred Ritscher, leader of the expedition.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ritscher Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 May 2010.

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