Tor (research station)


Tor research station is a Norwegian Antarctic research station in Queen Maud Land.

Overview

Tor was established in 1992, for the purpose of ornithological studies.
The Tor station is located in the Svarthamaren Protected Area in Queen Maud Land, the easternmost part of Princess Martha Coast at Svarthamaren Mountain. It is located 1625 metres above sea level, about 200 km from the coast.
Tor is smaller than the other Norwegian station, Troll. It is about 100 km from Troll.
Tor is staffed only in the summer.