Skoddemedet Peak

Skoddemedet Peak (72°50′S 3°51′W / 72.833°S 3.850°W / -72.833; -3.850Coordinates: 72°50′S 3°51′W / 72.833°S 3.850°W / -72.833; -3.850) is a rock peak about 5 nautical miles (9 km) southwest of Hogfonna Mountain, in the Borg Massif of Queen Maud Land. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) (1949–52) and named Skoddemedet (the fog landmark).

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