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Glacier in Antarctica

Seal Glacier
Location of Heritage Range in Western Antarctica
Map showing the location of Seal GlacierMap showing the location of Seal GlacierLocation of Seal Glacier in Antarctica
LocationEllsworth Land
Coordinates79°53′00″S 81°50′00″W / 79.88333°S 81.83333°W / -79.88333; -81.83333
Thicknessunknown
Statusunknown

Seal Glacier (79°53′S 81°50′W / 79.883°S 81.833°W / -79.883; -81.833) is a small glacier draining east, located just north of Parrish Peak in the Enterprise Hills, Heritage Range. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961–66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for radioman G.L. Seal, U.S. Navy, who up to Operation Deepfreeze 1966 had contributed to efficient communications during four austral summer seasons.

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