Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier

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Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
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Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
Map showing the location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
Location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300
Thicknessunknown
Statusunknown

Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier (

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68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300Coordinates: 68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300) is a glacier flowing to the sea between Daruma Rock and Cape Akarui in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, and, in association with Higashi-naga-iwa Glacier lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) eastward, named Nishi-naga-iwa-hyoga (western long rock glacier).

See also[]

  • List of glaciers in the Antarctic
  • Glaciology

References[]

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information SystemEdit this at Wikidata


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