Antarctica

Hughes Glacier

Hughes Glacier is a glacier in and has an elevation of 581 metres. Hughes Glacier is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bonney Riegel.

Taylor Valley is an ice-free valley about 18 nautical miles long, once occupied by the receding . It lies north of the between the Taylor Glacier and in , Antarctica. is situated 3 km northwest of Hughes Glacier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Claridge Terrace and Campbell Terrace.

Locality
is a relatively horizontal area, 0.75 mile square with a median elevation of 1050 meters, between and the northern wall of , . is situated 5 km northwest of Hughes Glacier.

Locality
Roa Ridge is a bow-shaped ridge, 5 mi long in the of , Antarctica. For much of its extent, it separates Matterhorn Glacier and Lacroix Glacier. Named by New Zealand Geographic Board in 1998. Roa is a Māori word meaning “long” ridge. is situated 6 km north of Hughes Glacier.

Hughes Glacier

Latitude
-77.73333° or 77° 44′ south
Longitude
162.45° or 162° 27′ east
Elevation
581 metres (1,906 feet)
Open location code
2VJ47C8X+MX
Geo­Names ID
6635265
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Satellite Map

Discover Hughes Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Vincent Creek and Bonney, Lake.

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