Lyell Glacier, South Georgia

Lyell Glacier (54°17′S 36°37′W) is a glacier flowing in a northerly direction to Harpon Bay at the southeast head of Cumberland West Bay, South Georgia. It was mapped by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition, 1901–04, under Otto Nordenskjöld, who named it for Sir Charles Lyell, an eminent British geologist.[1][2]

For the former glacier in California, see Lyell Glacier.

Lyell Glacier
Map showing the location of Lyell Glacier
Map showing the location of Lyell Glacier
Location of Lyelli Glacier in South Georgia
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°17′S 36°37′W
Thicknessunknown
TerminusCumberland West Bay
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Lyell Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  2. "Lyell Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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