Rogstad Glacier

Rogstad Glacier (72°21′S 1°19′E) is a glacier flowing northwest along the north side of Isingen Mountain, in the Sverdrup Mountains, Queen Maud Land. Photographed from the air by the German Antarctic Expedition (1938–39). Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) (1949–52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958–59). Named for Egil Rogstad, chief radio operator with the NBSAE.

Rogstad Glacier
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Rogstad Glacier
Map showing the location of Rogstad Glacier
Location of Rogstad Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates72°21′S 1°19′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusSverdrup Mountains
Statusunknown

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


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