Strahan Glacier

Strahan Glacier (67°38′S 64°37′E) is a glacier flowing north into the sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) west of Stevens Rock, midway between Cape Daly and Cape Fletcher, Antarctica. It was discovered in February 1931 by the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) under Douglas Mawson. Mawson named it for Frank Strahan, Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister's Department (Australia), 1921–35.

Strahan Glacier
Map showing the location of Strahan Glacier
Map showing the location of Strahan Glacier
Location of Strahan Glacier in Antarctica
LocationMac. Robertson Land
Coordinates67°38′S 64°37′E
Thicknessunknown
Statusunknown

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References

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


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