Stephenson Glacier
Stephenson Glacier is a glacier close west of Dovers Moraine on the east side of Heard Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Its terminus is between Dovers Moraine and Stephenson Lagoon, with part of the glacier flowing to Doppler Hill and Sealers Beach.Places of Interest
Highlights: Skua Beach and Scarlet Hill.
Skua Beach
Beach
Skua Beach is a sandy beach lying at the base of Scarlet Hill on the east side of Heard Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elephant Spit and Cape Lockyer.
Elephant Spit
Locality
Elephant Spit is a 9 km long sand spit at the eastern… Elephant Spit is situated 8 km east of Stephenson Glacier.
Cape Lockyer
Locality
Cape Lockyer is a steep rock headland 1.5 nautical… Cape Lockyer is situated 9 km southwest of Stephenson Glacier.
Stephenson Glacier
- Type: Glacier
- Description: glacier in Antarctica
- Category: landform
- Location: Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-53.1° or 53° 6′ south
Longitude
73.7° or 73° 42′ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
3JRMVMXX+XX
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Stephenson Glacier” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “斯蒂芬森冰川”
- German: “Stephenson-Gletscher”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Stephensonbreen”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Spit Point and Cape Bidlingmaier.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Dovers Moraine and Spit Bay.
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