Ineson Glacier
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Ineson Glacier is a glacier
flowing northwest into Gin Cove
, James Ross Island
. Following geological work by British Antarctic Survey
(BAS), 1981-83, named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) after Jonathan R. Ineson, BAS geologist in the area.
Glacier
A glacier is a large persistent body of ice that forms where the accumulation of snow exceeds its ablation over many years, often centuries. At least 0.1 km² in area and 50 m thick, but often much larger, a glacier slowly deforms and flows due to stresses induced by its weight...
flowing northwest into Gin Cove
Gin Cove
Gin Cove is a cove in Antarctica indenting the northwest coast of James Ross Island to the north of Tumbledown Cliffs.In association with the names of other alcoholic beverages on this coast, named "Gin Cove" by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1983....
, James Ross Island
James Ross Island
James Ross Island is a large island off the southeast side and near the northeastern extremity of Antarctic Peninsula, from which it is separated by Prince Gustav Channel. Rising to , it is irregularly shaped and extends in a north-south direction. It was charted in October 1903 by the Swedish...
. Following geological work by British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey is the United Kingdom's national Antarctic operation and has an active role in Antarctic affairs. BAS is part of the Natural Environment Research Council and has over 400 staff. It operates five research stations, two ships and five aircraft in and around Antarctica....
(BAS), 1981-83, named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) after Jonathan R. Ineson, BAS geologist in the area.