Beakley Glacier
Map showing the location of Beakley Glacier
Map showing the location of Beakley Glacier
Location of Beakley Glacier in Antarctica
LocationMarie Byrd Land
Coordinates73°51′S 119°50′W / 73.850°S 119.833°W / -73.850; -119.833
Thickness3km
TerminusAmundsen Sea
Statusunknown

Beakley Glacier (73°51′S 119°50′W / 73.850°S 119.833°W / -73.850; -119.833) is a glacier on the west side of the Duncan Peninsula on Carney Island, flowing north into the Amundsen Sea, with Ramage Point just west of the glacier. It was delineated by the United States Geological Survey from aerial photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump in January 1947, and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Vice Admiral W.M. Beakley, U.S. Navy, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Ship Operations and Readiness during the IGY period, 1957–58.[1]

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References

  1. "Beakley Glacier". Geographical names. Retrieved 16 January 2018.


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