Krak Glacier

Krak Glacier
Map of King George Island
Map showing the location of Krak Glacier
Location of Krak Glacier in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Krak Glacier
Krak Glacier (Antarctica)
Type outlet
Location King George Island
South Shetland Islands
Coordinates 62°06′00″S 58°20′00″W / 62.10000°S 58.33333°W / -62.10000; -58.33333
Thickness unknown
Terminus Martel Inlet
Status unknown

Krak Glacier (62°6′S 58°20′W / 62.100°S 58.333°W / -62.100; -58.333Coordinates: 62°6′S 58°20′W / 62.100°S 58.333°W / -62.100; -58.333) is an outlet glacier of Kraków Dome at the head of Lussich Cove, Martel Inlet, Admiralty Bay, King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands.It was named by the Polish Antarctic Expedition, 1980, after the legendary prince Krak, founder of Kraków and killer of the Wawel Dragon.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Krak Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-16.


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