Scott Glacier (East Antarctica)
Scott Glacier (66°30′S 100°20′E) is a glacier, 7 miles (11.3 km) wide and over 20 miles (32 km) long, flowing north-northwest to the Antarctic coast between Denman Glacier and Mill Island. It was discovered by the Western Base Party of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914) under Mawson and named for Capt. Robert F. Scott.
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Location of Scott Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Queen Mary Land |
Coordinates | 66°30′S 100°20′E |
Length | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
Width | 7 nmi (13 km; 8 mi) |
Thickness | unknown |
Terminus | Denman Glacier |
Status | unknown |
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Scott Glacier (East Antarctica)". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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