Alyabiev Glacier
Alyabiev Glacier (71°42′S 72°40′W) is a glacier in Antarctica, flowing south from Gluck Peak into Boccherini Inlet and lies about 3 miles (5 km) West of Arensky Glacier on Beethoven Peninsula, Alexander Island, It was named by the USSR Academy of Sciences, in 1987, after Alexander Alyabiev (1787-1851), the Russian composer.[1]
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| Location | Alexander Island |
| Coordinates | 71°42′S 72°40′W |
| Terminus | Boccherini Inlet |
References
- "Geographic Alyabiev Glacier Info". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Alyabiev Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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