Ross Glacier

Not to be confused with Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica

Ross Glacier
Map showing the location of Ross Glacier
Location of Ross Glacier in South Georgia
Location South Georgia
Coordinates 54°33′S 36°6′W / 54.550°S 36.100°W / -54.550; -36.100
Length 6 nmi (11 km; 7 mi)
Thickness unknown
Terminus Royal Bay
Status unknown

Ross Glacier (54°33′S 36°6′W / 54.550°S 36.100°W / -54.550; -36.100Coordinates: 54°33′S 36°6′W / 54.550°S 36.100°W / -54.550; -36.100) is a glacier 6 miles (10 km) long, flowing east from the juncture of Allardyce and Salvesen Ranges to Little Moltke Harbour, Royal Bay, on the north coast of South Georgia.[1] First mapped by the German group of the International Polar Year Investigations, 1882–83, and named for Sir James Clark Ross.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Bicheno, Hugh (2006) Razor's Edge: The Unofficial History of the Falklands War. London. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-7538-2186-2
  2. ↑ "Ross Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 23 January 2018.

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