Shinnan Glacier

Shinnan Glacier (Japanese: 新南氷河, Shinnan Hyoga)[1] is a glacier which flows northwest to the coast just east of Shinnan Rocks and marks the division between Queen Maud Land and Enderby Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, and named Shinnan Hyōga (new south glacier).[2]

Shinnan Glacier
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Location of Shinnan Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates67°55′S 44°38′E
Thicknessunknown
Terminusnearby Shinnan Rocks
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. Report of the Antarctic Place-Names Committee of Japan
  2. "Shinnan Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.



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