Mont Werth, Summit in French Southern and Antarctic Lands, France
Mont Werth is a summit in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, rising approximately 432 meters (1,417 feet) above sea level. The peak sits on Amsterdam Island in the subantarctic Indian Ocean and overlooks windswept, treeless terrain.
The peak received official recognition in geographic databases in 2018. Amsterdam Island, where the summit stands, was discovered by European sailors in the 1600s and has been part of French territories since the mid-1800s.
The mountain exists in an area with minimal human presence, reflecting the remote nature of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands territory.
The summit sits in one of Earth's most isolated regions and requires specialized expedition planning plus proper permits. Visits are only feasible during the subantarctic summer months when weather conditions are least severe.
The mountain is part of an island that hosts a small research station conducting long-term studies of subantarctic ecosystems. This presence creates regular human activity at a location in one of the world's most remote territories.
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