Mathiesenfjella

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Mathiesenfjella is a mountain group in Oscar II Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. The group is named after Norwegian businessman Haaken L. Mathiesen. [1]

The group includes the mountain of Haakentoppen, [2] as well as the glacier of Haakenbreen. [3]

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References

  1. "Mathiesenfjella (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  2. "Haakentoppen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  3. "Haakenbreen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 1 September 2014.

Coordinates: 78°44′31″N12°02′13″E / 78.742°N 12.037°E / 78.742; 12.037