Ristkalvane Nunataks
Ristkalvane Nunataks (71°41′S 10°36′E / 71.683°S 10.600°ECoordinates: 71°41′S 10°36′E / 71.683°S 10.600°E) is a small group of nunataks forming the north end of Shcherbakov Range, in the Orvin Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Discovered and photographed by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938-39. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Ristkalvane (the ridge calves).
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