Ranvik Glacier
Glacier in Antarctica
69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667Ranvik Glacier (69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667) is a broad glacier flowing into the southern part of Ranvik Bay in the southeast part of Prydz Bay. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition (1936–37), and named Ranvikbreen (Ranvik Glacier) for its association with Ranvik Bay.
See also
- List of glaciers in the Antarctic
- Glaciology
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from "Ranvik Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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