Northcliffe Glacier

Northcliffe Glacier
Map showing the location of Northcliffe Glacier
Location of Northcliffe Glacier in Antarctica
Location Queen Mary Land
Coordinates 66°40′S 98°52′E / 66.667°S 98.867°E / -66.667; 98.867
Thickness unknown
Status unknown

Northcliffe Glacier (66°40′S 98°52′E / 66.667°S 98.867°E / -66.667; 98.867Coordinates: 66°40′S 98°52′E / 66.667°S 98.867°E / -66.667; 98.867) is a glacier descending to the coast immediately east of Davis Peninsula, in Antarctica. It was discovered by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911–14, under Mawson, and named for Lord Northcliffe, of London, a patron of the expedition.

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Northcliffe Glacier" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).



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