Lake Buddha

Lake Buddha (78°3′S 163°46′E) is a large proglacial lake on the south margin of Joyce Glacier in the small valley known as Shangri-la. It was named in association with Shangri-la by the New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition, 1960–61.

Lake Buddha
Location of the lake in Antarctica.
Location of the lake in Antarctica.
Lake Buddha
LocationShangri-la, Antarctica
Coordinates78°3′S 163°46′E
Typelake

See also

References
  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Buddha, Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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