Pelter Glacier

Pelter Glacier (71°57′S 98°22′W) is a glacier about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) long on Thurston Island, flowing from the east side of Noville Peninsula into the west side of Murphy Inlet. Delineated from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 in January 1960. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for J.A. Pelter, aerial photographer with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition in 1933–35.

Pelter Glacier
Map showing the location of Pelter Glacier
Map showing the location of Pelter Glacier
Location of Pelter Glacier in Antarctica
LocationEllsworth Land
Coordinates71°57′00″S 98°22′00″W
Length5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusMurphy Inlet
Statusunknown
Satellite image of Thurston Island.

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References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Pelter Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 


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