Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier

Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
Location of Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier in Antarctica
Location Queen Maud Land
Coordinates 68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300
Thickness unknown
Status unknown

Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier (68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300Coordinates: 68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E / -68.517; 41.300) is a glacier flowing to the sea between Daruma Rock and Cape Akarui in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, and, in association with Higashi-naga-iwa Glacier lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) eastward, named Nishi-naga-iwa-hyoga (western long rock glacier).

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