Ritscher Peak

Ritscher Peak
Ritscher Peak

Location in Antarctica

Highest point
Elevation 2,790 metres (9,150 ft)
Coordinates 71°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
Location Antarctica
Parent range Gruber 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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