Argo Glacier

Argo Glacier (83°22′S 157°30′E) is a glacier in the Miller Range, 10 nautical miles (19 km) long, flowing northeast to enter Marsh Glacier just south of Macdonald Bluffs. It was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (1961–62) after the Argo, the vessel sailed by Jason in Greek mythology.[1]

Argo Glacier
Map showing the location of Argo Glacier
Map showing the location of Argo Glacier
Location of Argo Glacier in Antarctica
LocationOates Land
Coordinates82°22′S 157°30′E
Length19 km (12 mi)
TerminusMarsh Glacier

See also

References
  1. "Argo Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-12.

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