Polar Record Glacier

Polar Record Glacier (69°45′S 75°30′E) is a large glacier flowing between Meknattane Nunataks and Dodd Island to the central part of Publications Ice Shelf. Delineated in 1952 by John H. Roscoe from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47. Named by Roscoe after Research Institute, Cambridge, England.

Polar Record Glacier
Location of Princess Elizabeth Land
Location of Polar Record Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPrincess Elizabeth Land
Coordinates69°45′S 75°30′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusPublications Ice Shelf
Statusunknown

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



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