Mount Fridtjof Nansen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Fridtjof Nansen
Mount Fridtjof Nansen, named and photographed by Roald Amundsen
Highest point
Elevation	4,070 m (13,350 ft)
Geography
Mount Fridtjof Nansen Location in Antarctica
Parent range	Queen Maud Mountains

Mount Fridtjof Nansen is a very tall and large mountain in Antarctica. It stands out in the Queen Maud Mountains, located between two big ice rivers called the Strom Glacier and the Axel Heiberg Glacier.

Discovery of Mount Fridtjof Nansen

This impressive mountain was found by the famous explorer Roald Amundsen in 1911. Amundsen was leading an expedition to be the first to reach the South Pole.

Why Was It Named Fridtjof Nansen?

Roald Amundsen named the mountain after his friend, Fridtjof Nansen. Nansen was also a brave explorer who studied the polar regions. He was very important because he helped Amundsen get the support and resources needed for his journey to Antarctica. Nansen's help made Amundsen's expedition possible.