Tor (research station)

Tor Station
Antarctic base
The Norwegian field station Tor in Antarctica
Location of Tor Station in Antarctica
Tor Station
Location of Tor Station in Antarctica
Coordinates: 71°53′22″S 5°09′34″E / 71.889477°S 5.159545°E / -71.889477; 5.159545
Country  Norway
Location in Antarctica Svarthamaren Mountain
Queen Maud Land
Antarctica
Administered by Norwegian Polar Institute
Established 1993 (1993)
Elevation 1,625 m (5,331 ft)
Population
 • Total
  • Up to 7
Type Seasonal
Period Summer
Status Operational
Website Tor Field Station
Norwegian Polar Institute
Tor
Tor field station in Svarthamaren Mountain
Location of Tor within Antarctica
General information
Location Svarthamaren Mountain, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica
Coordinates 71°53′22″S 5°09′34″E / 71.889477°S 5.159545°E / -71.889477; 5.159545
Elevation 1,625 metres (5,331 ft)
Current tenants Norwegian Polar Institute
Construction started 1992
Completed 1993

Tor research station is a Norwegian Antarctic research station in Queen Maud Land, in the easternmost part of Princess Martha Coast at Svarthamaren Mountain, established in 1993. It is located 1625 metres above sea level, about 200 km from the coast. It is smaller than the other Norwegian station, Troll, and a summer-only station.

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