Vindegghallet Glacier
Vindegghallet Glacier (71°49′S 11°15′E) is a glacier flowing west for 4 nautical miles (7 km) along the south side of Mount Flanuten in the Humboldt Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Discovered and photographed by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938–39. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Vindegghallet (the wind ridge slope) in association with nearby Vindegga Spur.
Vindegghallet Glacier | |
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Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica | |
Location of Vindegghallet Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Queen Maud Land |
Coordinates | 71°49′S 1°15′E |
Length | 4 nmi (7 km; 5 mi) |
Thickness | unknown |
Terminus | Humboldt Mountains |
Status | unknown |
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Vindegghallet Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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