Gordon Glacier

Gordon Glacier
Map showing the location of Gordon Glacier
Location of Gordon Glacier in Antarctica
Location Coats Land
Coordinates 80°17′S 26°09′W / 80.283°S 26.150°W / -80.283; -26.150
Length 24 nmi (44 km; 28 mi)
Thickness unknown
Terminus Slessor Glacier
Status unknown

Gordon Glacier (80°17′S 26°09′W / 80.283°S 26.150°W / -80.283; -26.150Coordinates: 80°17′S 26°09′W / 80.283°S 26.150°W / -80.283; -26.150) is an Antarctic glacier of at least 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) in length flowing in a northerly direction beginning in the Crossover Pass, flowing through the Shackleton Range to finally meet the Slessor Glacier. The glacier was first mapped in 1957 by the CTAE, and named after George Patrick Pirie-Gordon, 15th Laird of Buthlaw (died 4 April 2011), who was a member of the Committee of Management and treasurer of the CTAE between 1955 and 1958.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Gordon Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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