Sandeggtind Peak

Sandeggtind Peak
Sandeggtind Peak is located in Antarctica
Sandeggtind Peak
Sandeggtind Peak
Location in Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation3,055 metres (10,023 ft)
Coordinates71°52′S 9°45′E / 71.867°S 9.750°E / -71.867; 9.750
Geography
LocationAntarctica

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]

  1. ^ "Sandeggtind Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 31 May 2010.