Hodges Glacier

Hodges Glacier (54°16′S 36°32′W / 54.267°S 36.533°W / -54.267; -36.533Coordinates: 54°16′S 36°32′W / 54.267°S 36.533°W / -54.267; -36.533) is a small glacier 1 nautical mile (2 km) west of Grytviken, South Georgia, flowing from the south side of Petrel Peak to the foot of Mount Hodges. The name was recommended by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee and derives from association with Mount Hodges.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Hodges Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-20.

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