Fendorf Glacier
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Glacier in Antarctica
Fendorf Glacier | |
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Location of Fendorf Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Ellsworth Land |
Coordinates | 79°30′S 84°49′W / 79.500°S 84.817°W / -79.500; -84.817 |
Thickness | unknown |
Terminus | Dobbratz Glacier |
Status | unknown |
Fendorf Glacier ( WikiMiniAtlas79°30′S 84°49′W / 79.500°S 84.817°W / -79.500; -84.817Coordinates: 79°30′S 84°49′W / 79.500°S 84.817°W / -79.500; -84.817) is a broad glacier draining from the eastern slopes of the Gifford Peaks and flowing north to merge with Dobbratz Glacier, in the Heritage Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961–66, and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander , U.S. Navy, a pilot with Squadron VX-6 during Operation Deep Freeze 1966.[1]
See also[]
- List of glaciers in the Antarctic
- Glaciology
References[]
- ^ "Fendorf Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Fendorf Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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