Kornicker Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kornicker Glacier |
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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica
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 Location in Antarctica
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| Type | tributary |
| Location | Ellsworth Land |
| Coordinates | 78°43′00″S 84°35′00″W / 78.71667°S 84.58333°W |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Thomas Glacier |
| Status | unknown |
The Kornicker Glacier is a large river of ice found in Antarctica. It flows towards the northeast from a bowl-shaped area called a cirque. This cirque is surrounded by tall mountains like Mount Liptak, Mount Southwick, Mount Milton, and Mount Mullen. These mountains are part of the southern Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains.
This glacier moves along the northwest side of a place called Petvar Heights. It eventually joins up with another glacier, the Thomas Glacier. Both glaciers then flow out from the mountain range.
Why is it Called Kornicker Glacier?
The Kornicker Glacier was named in 2006 by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. It was named after a scientist named Louis S. Kornicker. He was a research zoologist, which means he studied animals. Mr. Kornicker worked at the National Museum of Natural History, part of the Smithsonian Institution, for many years. He was also involved with important scientific publications about Antarctic research.
