Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
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Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier | |
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Location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Queen Maud Land |
Coordinates | 68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300 |
Thickness | unknown |
Status | unknown |
Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier ( WikiMiniAtlas68°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[]
- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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