Decker Glacier

Decker Glacier (77°28′S 162°48′E) is a steep, narrow glacier that drains the northeast slopes of Mount Newall in the Asgard Range, Victoria Land. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate William D. Decker, U.S. Navy, of Squadron VXE-6, who died at McMurdo Station on October 11, 1971.[1]

Decker Glacier
Map showing the location of Decker Glacier
Map showing the location of Decker Glacier
Location of Decker Glacier in Antarctica
LocationVictoria Land
Coordinates77°28′S 162°48′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusAsgard Range
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Decker Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-06.

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