Hodges Glacier
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| Hodges Glacier | |
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  Location of Hodges Glacier in South Georgia | |
| Location | South Georgia |
| Coordinates |  54°16′S 36°32′W / 54.267°S 36.533°W / -54.267; -36.533 |
| Length | 1 nmi (2 km; 1 mi) |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Status | unknown |
Hodges Glacier (54°16′S 36°32′W / 54.267°S 36.533°W / -54.267; -36.533Coordinates: WikiMiniAtlas54°16′S 36°32′W / 54.267°S 36.533°W / -54.267; -36.533) is a small glacier 1 nautical mile (2 km) west of Grytviken, South Georgia, flowing from the south side of Petrel Peak to the foot of Mount Hodges. The name was recommended by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee and derives from association with Mount Hodges.[1][2]
See also[]
- List of glaciers in the Antarctic
- Glaciology
References[]
- ^ "Hodges Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
- ^ "Hodges Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Hodges Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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