Vindegghallet Glacier

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Vindegghallet Glacier
Antarctica, Norway territorial claim (Queen Maud Land, 2015).svg
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Vindegghallet Glacier
Map showing the location of Vindegghallet Glacier
Location of Vindegghallet Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates71°49′S 1°15′E / 71.817°S 1.250°E / -71.817; 1.250
Length4 nmi (7 km; 5 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusHumboldt Mountains
Statusunknown

Vindegghallet Glacier (

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71°49′S 11°15′E / 71.817°S 11.250°E / -71.817; 11.250Coordinates: 71°49′S 11°15′E / 71.817°S 11.250°E / -71.817; 11.250) is a glacier flowing west for 4 nautical miles (7 km) along the south side of Mount Flanuten in the Humboldt Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Discovered and photographed by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938–39. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Vindegghallet (the wind ridge slope) in association with nearby Vindegga Spur.

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


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