Langhovde Glacier

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Langhovde Glacier
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Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Langhovde Glacier
Map showing the location of Langhovde Glacier
Location of Langhovde Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates69°13′S 39°48′E / 69.217°S 39.800°E / -69.217; 39.800
Length8 nmi (15 km; 9 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusLützow-Holm Bay
Statusunknown

Langhovde Glacier (

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69°13′S 39°48′E / 69.217°S 39.800°E / -69.217; 39.800Coordinates: 69°13′S 39°48′E / 69.217°S 39.800°E / -69.217; 39.800) is a glacier at the east side of the Langhovde Hills, flowing north to Hovde Bay on the east shore of Lützow-Holm Bay, Antarctica. It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–62, and named for its proximity to the Langhovde Hills.[1]

See also[]

  • List of glaciers in the Antarctic
  • Glaciology

References[]

  1. ^ "Langhovde Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-29.


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