Ranvik Glacier

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Ranvik Glacier
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Location of Princess Elizabeth Land
Map showing the location of Ranvik Glacier
Map showing the location of Ranvik Glacier
Location of Ranvik Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPrincess Elizabeth Land
Coordinates69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667
Thicknessunknown
TerminusPrydz Bay
Statusunknown

Ranvik Glacier (

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69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667Coordinates: 69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667) is a broad glacier flowing into the southern part of Ranvik Bay in the southeast part of Prydz Bay. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition (1936–37), and named Ranvikbreen (Ranvik Glacier) for its association with Ranvik Bay.

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: "Ranvik Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information SystemEdit this at Wikidata


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