Webb Glacier (South Georgia)

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Webb Glacier
Map showing the location of Webb Glacier
Map showing the location of Webb Glacier
Location of Webb Glacier in South Georgia
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167
Length2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoss Glacier
Statusunknown

Webb Glacier (

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54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167Coordinates: 54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167) is a glacier, 2 miles (3.2 km) long, flowing southeast from Mount Brooker into Ross Glacier on the north side of South Georgia. Surveyed by the South Georgia Survey, 1954–55. Named for , member of the SGS who, with , climbed Mount Brooker on January 30, 1955. This glacier forms part of the approach route to the mountain.[1]

See also[]

  • List of glaciers in the Antarctic
  • Glaciology

References[]

  1. ^ "Webb Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 24 January 2018.

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