Lerchenfeld Glacier

Lerchenfeld Glacier (German: Lerchenfeldgletscher, 77°55′S 34°15′W) is a glacier flowing in a west-northwesterly direction between Bertrab Nunatak and the Littlewood Nunataks in Antarctica. It coalesces with the southern flank of Schweitzer Glacier before the combined flow discharges into the head of Vahsel Bay.

Lerchenfeld Glacier
Map showing the location of Lerchenfeld Glacier
Map showing the location of Lerchenfeld Glacier
Location of Lerchenfeld Glacier in Antarctica
LocationCoats Land
Coordinates77°55′S 34°15′W
Thicknessunknown
TerminusSchweitzer Glacier
Statusunknown

The glacier was discovered by the Second German Antarctic Expedition, 1911–12, under Wilhelm Filchner, who named this feature for Count Hugo von und zu Lerchenfeld-Köfering, a supporter of the expedition.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Lerchenfeld Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  2. "Lerchenfeld Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 25 January 2018.


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