Coordinates: 54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167

Webb Glacier (South Georgia)

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Webb Glacier
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167
Length2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoss Glacier
Statusunknown

Webb Glacier (54°32′S 36°10′W / 54.533°S 36.167°W / -54.533; -36.167) is a glacier, 2 miles (3.2 km) long, flowing southeast from Mount Brooker into Ross Glacier on the north side of South Georgia. Surveyed by the South Georgia Survey, 1954–55. Named for Edgar Clive Webb, member of the SGS who, with Ian.M. Brooker, climbed Mount Brooker on January 30, 1955. This glacier forms part of the approach route to the mountain.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Webb Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 24 January 2018.

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Webb Glacier (South Georgia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.