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Glacier in Antarctica

Hindle Glacier
Map showing the location of Hindle GlacierMap showing the location of Hindle GlacierLocation of Hindle Glacier in South Georgia
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°34′S 36°5′W / 54.567°S 36.083°W / -54.567; -36.083
Length6 nmi (11 km; 7 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoyal Bay
Statusunknown

Hindle Glacier (54°34′S 36°5′W / 54.567°S 36.083°W / -54.567; -36.083) is a glacier 6 miles (10 km) long, flowing north from the vicinity of Mount Paterson into Royal Bay on the north coast of South Georgia. It was surveyed by the South Georgia Survey (SGS), 1951–52. The name "Bruce Glacier" was used unofficially by the British South Georgia Expedition, 1954–55, but a number of Antarctic features are named for Dr. William S. Bruce. The UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee recommended in 1957 that the glacier be named for Dr. Edward Hindle, a British zoologist who, as Honorary Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society, was of great assistance to the SGS expeditions.

See also

References

  1. "Hindle Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  2. "Hindle Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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

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