Rogstad Glacier

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Rogstad Glacier
Antarctica, Norway territorial claim (Queen Maud Land, 2015).svg
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Rogstad Glacier
Map showing the location of Rogstad Glacier
Location of Rogstad Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates72°21′S 1°19′E / 72.350°S 1.317°E / -72.350; 1.317
Thicknessunknown
TerminusSverdrup Mountains
Statusunknown

Rogstad Glacier (

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72°21′S 1°19′E / 72.350°S 1.317°E / -72.350; 1.317Coordinates: 72°21′S 1°19′E / 72.350°S 1.317°E / -72.350; 1.317) is a glacier flowing northwest along the north side of Isingen Mountain, in the Sverdrup Mountains, Queen Maud Land. Photographed from the air by the German Antarctic Expedition (1938–39). Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) (1949–52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958–59). Named for , chief radio operator with the NBSAE.

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


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