Newtontoppen
Newtontoppen (Newton Peak) is the largest and highest mountain in Svalbard, at 1,713 m. Its peak is the highest point on Svalbard.[1] It is located at the north east corner on the island of Spitsbergen. The nearest settlement is the formerly Soviet coal mining settlement, Pyramiden.The mountain is mostly made of Silurian granite. The mountain was first ascended by Helge Backlund on 4 August 1900.[2]
| Newtontoppen | |
|---|---|
 Southwestern face of Newtontoppen | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,713 m (5,620 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,713 m (5,620 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 79°0′38″N 17°29′27″E [1] |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Newton Peak |
| Language of name | English |
| Geography | |
  Newtontoppen Svalbard | |
| Location | Spitsbergen, Svalbard |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Late Silurian |
| Mountain type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 4 August 1900, Helge Backlund |
The name
The mountain was named after Isaac Newton in 1898. The surrounding mountains were named after other famous astronomers and mathematicians the same year.
See also
- List of European ultra prominent peaks
References
- "Newtontoppen, Svalbard". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- "Newtontoppen (Svalbard)". placenames.npolar.no. Norsk Polarinstitutt. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.