Delyo Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Delyo Glacier |
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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica
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 Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Ellsworth Land |
| Coordinates | 78°15′20″S 86°00′10″W / 78.25556°S 86.00278°W |
| Length | 4.3 nautical miles (8.0 km; 4.9 mi) |
| Width | 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Ellen Glacier |
| Status | unknown |
The Delyo Glacier (which is Delyov lednik in Bulgarian) is a large river of ice. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) long and 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) wide. This glacier is located in a very cold place called Antarctica.
It sits on the east side of the main mountain range called the Sentinel Range. This range is part of the Ellsworth Mountains. The Delyo Glacier is found northwest of another glacier called Rumyana Glacier. It is also south of the Burdenis Glacier.
The glacier collects snow and ice from the northern slopes of Mount Giovinetto. It also gets ice from the eastern slopes of Mount Viets. The Delyo Glacier flows towards the northeast. It then joins with the Burdenis Glacier and Gerila Glacier. Together, they flow into the upper part of the Ellen Glacier, near Bruguière Peak.
Who is Delyo Glacier Named After?
This glacier is named after a brave Bulgarian leader. His name was Delyo Voyvoda. He lived a long time ago, in the 17th and 18th centuries. He was known as a rebel leader who fought for his people.
Where is Delyo Glacier Located?
Delyo Glacier is found in Ellsworth Land, Antarctica. Its exact location is at 78°15′20″S, 86°00′10″W. Maps of this area were made by the United States in 1961 and again in 1988.
