Goldsmith Glacier

Goldsmith Glacier is a glacier flowing west-northwest through the Theron Mountains of Antarctica, 6 nautical miles (11 km) south of Tailend Nunatak. It was first mapped in 1956–57 by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE) and named for Rainer Goldsmith, medical officer with the advance party of the CTAE in 1955–56.[1][2]

Goldsmith Glacier
Location of Goldsmith Glacier in Antarctica
LocationCoats Land
Coordinates78°56′S 27°42′W
Thicknessunknown
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Goldsmith Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  2. "Glodsmith Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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