Argosy Glacier

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Argosy Glacier
Map showing the location of Argosy Glacier
Map showing the location of Argosy Glacier
Location of Argosy Glacier in Antarctica
LocationOates Land
Coordinates83°8′S 157°34′E / 83.133°S 157.567°E / -83.133; 157.567
Length30 km (19 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusMarsh Glacier
Statusunknown

Argosy Glacier (

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83°8′S 157°35′E / 83.133°S 157.583°E / -83.133; 157.583Coordinates: 83°8′S 157°35′E / 83.133°S 157.583°E / -83.133; 157.583) is a glacier about 15 nautical miles (30 km) long, flowing east through the Miller Range to enter Marsh Glacier north of Kreiling Mesa. It was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (1961–62).[1]

See also[]

  • List of glaciers in the Antarctic
  • Glaciology

References[]

  1. ^ "Argosy Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-12.

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