Ascent Glacier

Ascent Glacier (83°13′S 156°24′E) is a glacier, 2 nautical miles (4 km) wide, flowing north to enter Argosy Glacier in the Miller Range just east of Milan Ridge. It was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (1961–62) who used this glacier to gain access to the central Miller Range.[1]

Ascent Glacier
Map showing the location of Ascent Glacier
Map showing the location of Ascent Glacier
Location of Ascent Glacier in Antarctica
LocationOates Land
Coordinates83°13′S 156°24′E
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusArgosy Glacier
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Ascent Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-13.

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