Mont du Théodolite, Mountain summit in Kerguelen Islands, French Southern Territories.
Mont du Théodolite is a summit in the Kerguelen Islands reaching 754 meters above sea level with a prominence of 484 meters. The peak sits within a protected natural reserve in France's Southern Territories and stands as one of several peaks scattered across this remote island group.
The peak gained official recognition when it was registered in the Geographic Names Server in 2018. This documentation reflects the ongoing scientific mapping and cataloguing of France's remote southern territories.
This mountain represents the scientific presence in the French Southern Territories, where research stations monitor weather patterns and environmental changes.
Strong winds exceeding 75 kilometers per hour and heavy precipitation dominate conditions at this remote location throughout the year. Visitors should come fully equipped for extreme weather and expect challenging environmental conditions at all times.
This summit stands roughly 16.6 kilometers away from Mont Chenu, the nearest taller peak at 808 meters. This separation makes it one of the most isolated mountains in the island group.
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