Langskavlen Glacier
Langskavlen Glacier (72°1′S 14°29′E) is a short, steep glacier flowing from the north side of Skavlhø Mountain in the Payer Mountains of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. It was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956–60) and named Langskavlen (the long snowdrift).[1]
Langskavlen Glacier | |
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Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica | |
Location of Langskavlen Glacier in Antarctica | |
Type | steep |
Location | Queen Maud Land |
Coordinates | 72°1′S 14°29′E |
Thickness | unknown |
Terminus | Payer Mountains |
Status | unknown |
References
- "Langskavlen Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Langskavlen Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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