Olstad Glacier
Olstad Glacier (68°50′S 90°41′W) is a heavily crevassed glacier descending to the west coast of Peter I Island about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Tofte Glacier. Peter I Island was circumnavigated by the Norwegian whale catcher Odd I in January 1927 and was explored from the Norvegia in February 1929.
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![]() Location of Peter Island in Antarctica | |
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| Type | heavily crevassed |
| Location | Palmer Archipelago |
| Coordinates | 68°50′S 90°41′W |
| Length | 2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi) |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Tofte Glacier |
| Status | unknown |
The glacier is named for Ola Olstad, Norwegian zoologist who, transported by various whaling ships, conducted research in South Georgia, South Shetland Islands and Palmer Archipelago in 1927–28.[1] Olstad partook in the first expedition to land on Peter I Island, the second Norvegia expedition, in February 1929.[2]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from "Olstad Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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