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Novosilski Glacier

Coordinates: 54°40′S 36°18′W / 54.667°S 36.300°W / -54.667; -36.300
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Novosilski Glacier
Map showing the location of Novosilski Glacier
Map showing the location of Novosilski Glacier
Location of Novosilski Glacier in South Georgia
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°40′S 36°18′W / 54.667°S 36.300°W / -54.667; -36.300
Length8 nmi (15 km; 9 mi)
Width2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusNovosilski Bay
Statusunknown

Novosilski Glacier (54°40′S 36°18′W / 54.667°S 36.300°W / -54.667; -36.300) is a glacier, 8 miles (13 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide, flowing in a westerly direction from the southwest slopes of the Salvesen Range to Novosilski Bay on the south coast of South Georgia. First surveyed and named by a German expedition 1928–29, under Kohl-Larsen. The name derives from nearby Novosilski Bay.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "Novosilski Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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