Jeffries Glacier

Jeffries Glacier (79°2′S 28°12′W) is a glacier between Lenton Bluff and the Maro Cliffs, flowing northwest for at least 8 nautical miles (15 km) through the Theron Mountains of Antarctica. It was first mapped in 1956–57 by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and named for Peter H. Jeffries, a meteorologist with the advance party of the expedition in 1955–56.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Jeffryes Glacier.

Jeffries Glacier
Map showing the location of Jeffries Glacier
Map showing the location of Jeffries Glacier
Location of Jeffires Glacier in Antarctica
LocationCoats Land
Coordinates79°2′S 28°12′W
Length8 nmi (15 km; 9 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusTheron Mountains
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Jeffries Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  2. "Jeffries Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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