Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains

The Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains (German: Mühlig-Hofmann-Gebirge) is a major group of associated mountain features extending east to west for 100 km (62 mi) between the Gjelsvik Mountains and the Orvin Mountains in Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica. With its summit at 3,148 metres (10,328 ft), the massive Jøkulkyrkja Mountain forms the highest point in the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains.

Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains
Hoggestabben in the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains
Highest point
PeakJøkulkyrkja Mountain
Elevation3,148 m (10,328 ft)
Coordinates72°00′S 05°20′E 
Naming
Native nameMühlig-Hofmann-Gebirge
Geography
Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains
Location of the Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains in Antarctica
ContinentAntarctica
RegionQueen Maud Land, East Antarctica
Parent rangeFimbulheimen

Discovery and naming

The Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains were discovered by the Third German Antarctic Expedition (1938-1939), led by Capt. Alfred Ritscher, and named for the division director of the German Air Ministry. They were remapped by the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956-1960.[1]

Features

See also

References
  1. USGS GNIS: Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains

"Mühlig-Hofmann Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 May 2010.

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