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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica.
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Mount Tegge is a tall mountain in Antarctica. It stands 1,570 meters (about 5,150 feet) high. This mountain is found on the eastern side of the Sentinel Range. The Sentinel Range is part of the larger Ellsworth Mountains. Mount Tegge is located near the start of the Embree Glacier.

Exploring Mount Tegge

Scientists first explored and mapped Mount Tegge. This work was done by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). They used surveys and air photos from the United States Navy (U.S. Navy). This mapping took place between 1957 and 1959.

Naming the Mountain

The mountain was named by a special group. This group is called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN). They named it after Richard C. Tegge. He was a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force (USAF). Lieutenant Tegge helped set up the South Pole Station in Antarctica. He worked there during the 1956-1957 season.

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