Carstensz East
Mountain in Indonesia
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Carstensz East (or East Carstensz Top, Carstensz Oriental, Carstensz Timor [1]) is a 4,820 metre (15,814 feet) tall sub-peak of Puncak Jaya (or Carstensz Pyramid). It contains the Carstensz glacier on its eastern slope but it is retreating rapidly.[2]
Elevation15,814 ft (4,820 m)
Prominence280 m (920 ft)
Coordinates4°05′00″S 137°17′22″E
LocationCentral Papua, Indonesia
| Carstensz East | |
|---|---|
| East Carstensz Top | |
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 15,814 ft (4,820 m) |
| Prominence | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Coordinates | 4°05′00″S 137°17′22″E |
| Geography | |
  Carstensz East Location within Western New Guinea | |
| Location | Central Papua, Indonesia |
| Parent range | Sudirman Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 5 December 1936 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
It used to be considered the second highest peak in Oceania, but has now been surpassed by Sumantri.[3]
