Yancey Glacier
The Byrd Glacier is a major glacier in Antarctica, about 161 km long and 24 km wide. It drains an extensive area of the Antarctic plateau, and flows eastward to discharge into the Ross Ice Shelf.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cohn Bluff.
Cohn Bluff
Cliff
Mount McClintock is the highest mountain in the Britannia Range in Antarctica, surmounting the south end of Forbes Ridge, 6 nautical miles east of Mount Olympus.
Yancey Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 496 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Antarctica
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Latitude
-80.23333° or 80° 14′ southLongitude
158.53333° or 158° 32′ eastElevation
496 metres (1,627 feet)Open location code
2RFWQG8M+M8GeoNames ID
6628401
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Satellite Map
Discover Yancey Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cohn Bluff and Icenhower Ridge.
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