Jeffries Glacier

Jeffries Glacier (79°2′S 28°12′W) is a glacier between Lenton Bluff and the Maro Cliffs, flowing northwest for at least 8 nautical miles (15 km) through the Theron Mountains of Antarctica. It was first mapped in 1956–57 by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and named for Peter H. Jeffries, a meteorologist with the advance party of the expedition in 1955–56.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Jeffryes Glacier.
Jeffries Glacier
Location of Jeffires Glacier in Antarctica
LocationCoats Land
Coordinates79°2′S 28°12′W
Length8 nmi (15 km; 9 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusTheron Mountains
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Jeffries Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
  2. "Jeffries Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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