Howchin Glacier
Koettlitz Glacier is a large Antarctic glacier lying west of Mount Morning and Mount Discovery in the Royal Society Range, flowing from the vicinity of Mount Cocks northeastward between Brown Peninsula and the mainland into the ice shelf of McMurdo Sound.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Chancellor Lakes.
Chancellor Lakes
Lake
Mount Lister is a massive mountain, 4,025 metres high, forming the highest point in the Royal Society Range of Victoria Land, Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition which named it for Lord Joseph Lister, President of the Royal Society, 1895–1900.
Howchin Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 573 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Antarctica
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Latitude
-78.2° or 78° 12′ southLongitude
163.36667° or 163° 22′ eastElevation
573 metres (1,880 feet)Open location code
2VH5Q9X8+XMGeoNames ID
6635216
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Satellite Map
Discover Howchin Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Chocolate, Cape and Dreary Isthmus.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brandau Crater and Wratt Peak.
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