Argo Glacier
| Argo Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Location of Argo Glacier in Antarctica | |
| Location | Oates Land |
| Coordinates | 82°22′S 157°30′E / 82.367°S 157.500°E / -82.367; 157.500 |
| Length | 19 km (12 mi) |
| Terminus | Marsh Glacier |
Argo Glacier (83°22′S 157°30′E / 83.367°S 157.500°E / -83.367; 157.500Coordinates: 83°22′S 157°30′E / 83.367°S 157.500°E / -83.367; 157.500) is a glacier in the Miller Range, 10 nautical miles (19 km) long, flowing northeast to enter Marsh Glacier just south of Macdonald Bluffs. It was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (1961–62) after the Argo, the vessel sailed by Jason in Greek mythology.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Argo Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
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