Algie Glacier
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| Algie Glacier | |
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  Location of Algie Glacier in Antarctica | |
| Location | Nash Range |
| Coordinates | 82°8′S 162°5′E / 82.133°S 162.083°E / -82.133; 162.083 |
| Length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Terminus | Nimrod Glacier |
Algie Glacier is a 25-nautical-mile (46 km) long glacier which flows southeast into Nimrod Glacier just west of the Nash Range of Antarctica. It was named by the New Zealand for R.M. Algie who, as Minister in Charge of Scientific and Industrial Research, gave his strong support to the New Zealand party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1956–58.[1]
See also[]
- List of glaciers in the Antarctic
- Glaciology
References[]
- ^ "Algie Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Algie Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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