Auster Glacier

Auster Glacier (67°12′S 50°45′E) is a glacier about 2 miles (3 km) wide, flowing northwest into the southeast extremity of Amundsen Bay. It was sighted in October 1956 by an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) party led by P.W. Crohn, and named after the Auster aircraft used by ANARE in coastal exploration.

Auster Glacier
Location of Auster Glacier in Antarctica
LocationEnderby Land
Coordinates67°12′S 50°45′E
Width2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusAmundsen Bay
Statusunknown

At its southwest side is Mount Tod.

See also

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



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