Revsnes Island (69°17′S 39°37′E / 69.283°S 39.617°E / -69.283; 39.617) is a distinctive forked island with two branches, lying just off Hamnenabben Head in the east part of Lutzow-Holm Bay. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37, and named Revsnes (fox's nose) because of its shape.

Revsnes Island
Revsnes Island is located in Antarctica
Revsnes Island
Revsnes Island
EtymologyNorwegian for "fox's nose"
Geography
LocationLutzow-Holm Bay, Prince Harald Coast, Queen Maud Land
Coordinates69°17′S 39°37′E / 69.283°S 39.617°E / -69.283; 39.617

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  This article incorporates public domain material from "Revsnes Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.