Goldman Glacier

Goldman Glacier (77°42′S 162°51′E / 77.700°S 162.850°E / -77.700; 162.850Coordinates: 77°42′S 162°51′E / 77.700°S 162.850°E / -77.700; 162.850) is a glacier 2 nautical miles (4 km) east of Marr Glacier, flowing north from the Kukri Hills into Taylor Valley in Victoria Land, Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for United States Antarctic Research Program biologist Charles R. Goldman, who made studies in the area in the 1962–63 season.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Goldman Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-29.

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