Why the
Jagged Mountain Peaks
are special

The peaks are stunningly craggy. Like other Antarctica mountains, the Jagged Mountains attract adventure travelers, professional photographers, and skilled mountaineers.

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Jagged Mountain Peaks
tips & insights

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Nunataks

Some peaks - like those of the Jagged Mountains in Queen Maud's Land - sharply jut upwards out of the surrounding polar ice cap for heights surpassing those of the world's tallest buildings. Polar scientists call them nunataks.

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The Razor

The most spectacular jagged peak is Rakeniven ("razor" in Norwegian). Its 600 meter (2000 foot) vertical rock wall wasn't scaled until 1996.

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Fenrisk's Jaw

The jagged Fenriskjefen ("Fenrisk's Jaw") peaks resemble the teeth of a ferocious wild animal (see photo). They were unknown until 1939 and are today a favorite among world class climbers. Note: In the photo you see only the jagged peaks of high mountains. The rest of them are hidden in the vast and thick continental icecap.

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