Spring Glacier

Blue Glacier is a large glacier which flows into about 10 nautical miles south of , in , Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition under Robert Falcon Scott, 1901–04, who gave it this name because of its clear blue ice at the time of discovery.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stoner Peak and Telescope Peak.

Peak
Briggs Hill is a conspicuous ice-free hill, 1,210 metres high, standing on the south side of between Descent Glacier and Overflow Glacier in , Antarctica.

Peak
Mount Lister is a massive mountain, 4,025 metres high, forming the highest point in the of , Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition which named it for Lord Joseph Lister, President of the Royal Society, 1895–1900. is situated 2½ km south of Spring Glacier.

Spring Glacier

Latitude
-77.91667° or 77° 55′ south
Longitude
163.1° or 163° 6′ east
Elevation
1,156 metres (3,793 feet)
Open location code
2VJ534M2+82
Geo­Names ID
6625898
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