Covert 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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Stoner 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.

Covert Glacier

Latitude
-77.9° or 77° 54′ south
Longitude
163.06667° or 163° 4′ east
Elevation
1,222 metres (4,009 feet)
Open location code
2VJ533X8+XM
Geo­Names ID
6631565
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