Anu Whakatoro Glacier

Anu Whakatoro Glacier (77°17′25″S 161°42′0″E) is an Antarctic glacier 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km) long, between Tūkeri Peak and Spain Peak on the headwall of Ringer Valley in the Saint Johns Range, Victoria Land. “Anu Whakatoro” is a Māori word, meaning force of wind, and was applied descriptively to this glacier by the New Zealand Geographic Board in 2005.[1]

Anu Whakatoro Glacier
Map showing the location of Anu Whakatoro Glacier
Map showing the location of Anu Whakatoro Glacier
Location of Anu Whakatoro Glacier in Antarctica
LocationVictoria Land
Coordinates77°17′25″S 161°42′0″E
Length1.3 km (0.81 mi)

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References
  1. "Anu Whakatoro Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-11.

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