Charybdis Glacier

Charybdis Glacier (70°25′S 67°30′E) is a large glacier which drains northeast between the Porthos Range and the Aramis Range of the Prince Charles Mountains to the west side of the Amery Ice Shelf. It was discovered by an Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions southern party led by W.G. Bewsher in December 1956 and named after whirlpool monster Charybdis because of the considerable difficulty experienced in traversing this region due to the glacier.

Charybdis Glacier
Location of Charybdis Glacier in Antarctica
LocationMac. Robertson Land
Coordinates70°25′S 67°30′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusAmery Ice Shelf
Statusunknown

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



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