Vetterstein
| Vetterstein | ||
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| location | Victoria Land , East Antarctica | |
| Mountains | Usarp Mountains , Transantarctic Mountains | |
| Coordinates | 71 ° 34 ′ 0 ″ S , 160 ° 14 ′ 0 ″ E | |
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The Vetterstein is a rocky outcrop in the East Antarctic Victoria Land . In the Usarp Mountains it rises north of Mount Toogood on the south side of the head end of the Edwards Glacier .
Scientists of the German expedition GANOVEX I (1979–1980) made his name. It is named after the German geologist Ulrich Vetter from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources , who was involved in this research trip.
See also
Web links
- Vetterstein in the Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica (English)