Skua Glacier

Skua Glacier (82°55′S 157°40′E / 82.917°S 157.667°E / -82.917; 157.667Coordinates: 82°55′S 157°40′E / 82.917°S 157.667°E / -82.917; 157.667) is a small southern tributary of Astro Glacier in the Miller Range. Mapped by the northern party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1961–62) and so named because of the skuas seen at its lower part in December 1961.

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Skua Glacier" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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