Bondeson Glacier

Bondeson Glacier (82°44′S 165°0′E) is a glacier about 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, flowing north along the east side of Benson Ridge into the lower portion of Robb Glacier. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from tellurometer surveys (1961–62) and from Navy air photos (1960), and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for W. Bondeson, Master of the USNS Private John R. Towle during U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze 1964 and 1965.[1]

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


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