Scott Glacier (East Antarctica)

Scott Glacier (66°30′S 100°20′E / 66.500°S 100.333°E / -66.500; 100.333Coordinates: 66°30′S 100°20′E / 66.500°S 100.333°E / -66.500; 100.333) is a glacier, 7 miles (11.3 km) wide and over 20 miles (32 km) long, flowing north-northwest to the Antarctic coast between Denman Glacier and Mill Island. It was discovered by the Western Base Party of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914) under Mawson and named for Capt. Robert F. Scott.

See also

List of glaciers in the Antarctic

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