Vindegghallet Glacier

Vindegghallet Glacier (71°49′S 11°15′E) is a glacier flowing west for 4 nautical miles (7 km) along the south side of Mount Flanuten in the Humboldt Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Discovered and photographed by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938–39. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Vindegghallet (the wind ridge slope) in association with nearby Vindegga Spur.

Vindegghallet Glacier
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Vindegghallet Glacier
Map showing the location of Vindegghallet Glacier
Location of Vindegghallet Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates71°49′S 1°15′E
Length4 nmi (7 km; 5 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusHumboldt Mountains
Statusunknown

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


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