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.

Scott Glacier
Location of Scott Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Mary Land
Coordinates66°30′S 100°20′E
Length20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi)
Width7 nmi (13 km; 8 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusDenman Glacier
Statusunknown

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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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