Iversenfjellet is the highest mountain of Hopen in the Svalbard archipelago. It has a height of 371 m.a.s.l. and is located at the southern portion of Hopen. The mountain is named after fisheries consultant Thor Iversen.[1][2]
Iversenfjellet | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
Coordinates | 76°27′15″N 24°55′36″E / 76.4541°N 24.9266°E |
Geography | |
See also
edit- Kapp Thor – the southernmost point of Hopen, was also named after Thor Iversen.
References
edit- ^ "Iversenfjellet (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard–Jan Mayen. Vol. 7. Stavanger: The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute. 1988. p. 389. ISBN 82-90653-06-9.