Irvine Glacier

Irvine Glacier (74°42′S 63°15′W) is a glacier, 40 miles (64 km) long, draining southeast between the Guettard Range and the Rare Range into the northern part of Gardner Inlet, Antarctica. It was discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947–48, under Finn Ronne, who named it for George J. Irvine, of the Engineer Depot at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, who outlined the RARE photographic program.[1]

Not to be confused with Irving Glacier (disambiguation) or Irwin Glacier.
Irvine Glacier
Location of Irvine Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPalmer Land
Coordinates74°42′S 63°15′W
Length34 nmi (63 km; 39 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusGardner Inlet
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Irvine Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-10.

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