Utsteinen Nunatak is a
nunatak standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of
Viking Heights and the main group of the
Sør Rondane Mountains. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1957 from air photos taken by
U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47, and named Utsteinen ("the outer stone") because of its position.
The
Belgian
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*Ancient Belgian language, an extinct language ...
research station
Princess Elisabeth was established at Utsteinen Nunatak during the
International Polar Year
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2007–2008.
Nunataks of Queen Maud Land
Mountains of Queen Maud Land
Princess Ragnhild Coast
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