Peter Glacier
Peter Glacier (73°20′S 1°9′W) is a short, broad glacier draining northeast into Jutulstraumen Glacier just east of Neumayer Cliffs and Melleby Peak in Queen Maud Land. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) (1949–52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958–59). Named for Peter Melleby who was in charge of sledge dogs with the NBSAE.
Peter Glacier | |
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Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica | |
Location of Peter Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Queen Maud Land |
Coordinates | 73°20′S 1°9′E |
Thickness | unknown |
Terminus | Jutulstraumen Glacier |
Status | unknown |
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Peter Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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