Mount Bjaaland facts for kids
Mount Bjaaland (86°33′S 164°14′W / 86.550°S 164.233°W) is a tall rock mountain in Antarctica. It stands 2,675 meters high. This mountain is located at the southeastern end of a group of mountains. These mountains are found near the Amundsen Glacier. Mount Bjaaland is part of the Queen Maud Mountains.
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Exploring Mount Bjaaland
Mount Bjaaland is a significant peak in the icy landscape of Antarctica. It is known for its height and its connection to early polar explorations. The mountain is a landmark in the region near the Amundsen Glacier.
How Was Mount Bjaaland Discovered?
In November 1911, a famous explorer named Roald Amundsen led a team. They were trying to reach the South Pole. During their journey, they saw many mountain peaks in this area. They made rough maps of where these mountains were located.
Who Was Olav Bjaaland?
Roald Amundsen named one of these mountains after Olav Bjaaland. Olav Bjaaland was an important member of Amundsen's team. He was a skilled skier and carpenter. Bjaaland helped the team on their difficult journey to the South Pole.
Mapping and Naming Mount Bjaaland
The mountain we now call Mount Bjaaland was later mapped more carefully. This mapping was done by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). They used surveys and photos taken from airplanes by the United States Navy. This work happened between 1960 and 1964.
To honor the Norwegian explorers, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) officially named this mountain Mount Bjaaland. This name helps remember the important explorations by Amundsen's team. Other mountains in this area are also named after members of Amundsen's South Pole team.
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