Leander Glacier
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Leander Glacier is a tributary glacier
in the Admiralty Mountains
, draining the area west of Mount Black Prince and flowing south between Shadow Bluff
and McGregor Range
to enter Tucker Glacier
. Partially surveyed by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
(NZGSAE), 1957–58, which also observed upper parts of the glacier from Mount Midnight
and Mount Shadow
. It was named by NZGSAE for the light cruiser HMNZS Leander
which served in World War II
.
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...
in the Admiralty Mountains
Admiralty Mountains
The Admiralty Mountains is a large group of high mountains and individually-named ranges and ridges in northeastern Victoria Land of Antarctica...
, draining the area west of Mount Black Prince and flowing south between Shadow Bluff
Shadow Bluff
Shadow Bluff is a rock bluff just west of McGregor Range, at the junction of the Tucker and Leander Glaciers. It is a landmark when sledging on the Tucker Glacier, and is nearly always in shadow, hence the name. Named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition , 1957-58....
and McGregor Range
McGregor Range
The McGregor Range is a mountain range in the Central Interior of British Columbia, located between the main spine of the Rocky Mountains and the Fraser River on the northeast and southwest, and between the Torpy River on its southeast and the McGregor River on its northwest...
to enter Tucker Glacier
Tucker Glacier
Tucker Glacier is a major valley glacier of Victoria Land, about 144 km long, flowing southeast between Admiralty Mountains and Victory Mountains to the Ross Sea...
. Partially surveyed by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition
The New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition describes a series of scientific explorations of the continent Antarctica. The expeditions were notably active in 1957-58 and again in 1958-59. The 1957-58 expedition went to the Ross Dependency and named the Borchgrevink Glacier...
(NZGSAE), 1957–58, which also observed upper parts of the glacier from Mount Midnight
Mount Midnight
Mount Midnight is a peak nearly 2,000 m high, standing on the north side of Tucker Glacier, 3. 5 nautical miles west of Shadow Bluff, in the Admiralty Mountains. Climbed by a geological team of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition , 1957–58, in January 1958. Named by them in...
and Mount Shadow
Mount Shadow
Mount Shadow is a small peak in the Admiralty Mountains that rises above and close west of Shadow Bluff at the junction of the Tucker and Leander Glaciers. Climbed by the geological team of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition , 1957–58, in January 1958, and named from...
. It was named by NZGSAE for the light cruiser HMNZS Leander
HMNZS Leander
HMNZS Leander was a light cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. She was the lead ship of a class of eight ships, the Leander class light cruiser and was initially named HMS Leander.- History :...
which served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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