Struve Geodetic Arc Monument (Hammerfest)

Struve Geodetic Arc Monument (Hammerfest)

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Struve Geodetic Arc Monument (Hammerfest)

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Location: Hammerfest, Ruija region, Norway

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May 24, 2019

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The Meridian Column commemorates the measurement of the earth from here to the city of Ismail at the mouth of the Danube between 1816 and 1852.

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July 2, 2024

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Stele commemorating the survey. Looks decorated appropriately for its significance.

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November 4, 2020

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Monument in memory of the measurement of the earth.

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Sunday 1 November

5°C

2°C

99 %

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It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Hammerfest, Ruija region, Norway

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Struve Geodetic Arc Monument (Hammerfest)

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