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Jeffries Glacier
Map showing the location of Jeffries Glacier
Map showing the location of Jeffries Glacier
Location in Antarctica
Location Coats Land
Coordinates 79°2′S 28°12′W / 79.033°S 28.200°W / -79.033; -28.200
Length 8 nmi (15 km; 9 mi)
Thickness unknown
Terminus Theron Mountains
Status unknown

Jeffries Glacier is a large river of ice located in Antarctica. It flows through a region called Coats Land. This glacier is found between two rocky areas known as Lenton Bluff and the Maro Cliffs. It moves towards the northwest for about 8 nautical miles (which is about 15 kilometres) through the Theron Mountains.

What is a Glacier?

A glacier is a huge mass of ice that moves very slowly over land. Think of it like a giant, slow-moving river made of ice! Glaciers form in places where snow falls and builds up faster than it melts. Over many years, this snow gets packed down and turns into ice.

Where is Jeffries Glacier?

Jeffries Glacier is in Antarctica, which is the coldest continent on Earth. It's mostly covered in a thick sheet of ice. The glacier is specifically located in a part of Antarctica called Coats Land. This area is known for its icy landscapes and rugged mountains.

How Was It Discovered and Named?

Jeffries Glacier was first mapped by explorers in 1956 and 1957. This mapping was part of a big journey called the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This expedition was a famous trip across Antarctica.

The glacier was named after a person named Peter H. Jeffries. He was a meteorologist, which is a scientist who studies weather. Peter Jeffries was part of the first group of the expedition that arrived in Antarctica in 1955 and 1956. Naming a glacier after him was a way to honor his important work.

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