Bearman Glacier

Bearman Glacier (72°21′S 99°10′W) is a glacier whose head is east of Mount Howell in central Thurston Island. The glacier flows south into Schwartz Cove on the south side of the island. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names after F.O. Bearman, Photographer's Mate in the Eastern Group of U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, which obtained aerial photographs of this glacier and adjacent coastal areas, 1946–47.

Bearman Glacier
Map of Thurston Island
Map showing the location of Bearman Glacier
Map showing the location of Bearman Glacier
Location of Bearman Glacier in Antarctica
LocationEllsworth Land
Coordinates72°21′S 99°10′W
Thicknessunknown
TerminusSchwartz Cove
Statusunknown
Satellite image of Thurston Island.

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References

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


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