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Tussekallen ("The Gnome") is a mountain in Oscar II Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It has a height of 729 m.a.s.l., and is located between the glaciers of Venernbreen and Eidembreen. [1] Tussekallen is part of the mountainous district of Trollheimen. [2]

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References

  1. "Tussekallen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  2. "Trollheimen (Svalbard)". Norwegian Polar Institute . Retrieved 24 April 2014.

Coordinates: 78°24′N13°31′E / 78.40°N 13.52°E / 78.40; 13.52