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Glacier in Antarctica
Ranvik Glacier
Location of Princess Elizabeth Land
Map showing the location of Ranvik GlacierMap showing the location of Ranvik GlacierLocation of Ranvik Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPrincess Elizabeth Land
Coordinates69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667
Thicknessunknown
TerminusPrydz Bay
Statusunknown

Ranvik Glacier (69°10′S 77°40′E / 69.167°S 77.667°E / -69.167; 77.667) is a broad glacier flowing into the southern part of Ranvik Bay in the southeast part of Prydz Bay. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition (1936–37), and named Ranvikbreen (Ranvik Glacier) for its association with Ranvik Bay.

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