Commonwealth Glacier

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Commonwealth Glacier (77°35′S, 163°19′E) is a glacier which flows in a southeastern direction and enters the northern side of Taylor Valley immediately west of Mount Coleman, in Victoria Land, Antarctica. Charted and named by the British Antarctic Expedition (BrAE) under Scott, 1910-13. Named for the Commonwealth of Australia, which made a financial grant to the BrAE and contributed two members to the Western Geological Party which explored this area.

See also

• List of glaciers

References

• Query form for Antarctica. Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. (public domain source for article).

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