Thyer Glacier

Thyer Glacier (67°43′S 48°45′E) is a tributary glacier, flowing northwest along the south side of the Raggatt Mountains to enter the Rayner Glacier. Mapped from ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) air photos taken by the RAAF flight in 1956. Named by Antarctic Names Committee of Australia (ANCA) for R.F. Thyer, chief geophysicist, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Australian Department of National Development and Energy.

Tyer Glacier
Map showing the location of Tyer Glacier
Map showing the location of Tyer Glacier
Location of Tyer Glacier in Antarctica
Typetributary
LocationEnderby Land
Coordinates67°43′S 48°45′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRayner Glacier
Statusunknown

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References

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


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