Lyell Glacier, South Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lyell Glacier |
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 Location in South Georgia Island
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| Location | South Georgia |
| Coordinates | 54°17′S 36°37′W / 54.283°S 36.617°W |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Cumberland West Bay |
| Status | unknown |
Lyell Glacier is a large river of ice found on South Georgia Island. It flows north towards Harpon Bay, which is part of Cumberland West Bay. This glacier is located in a very cold and remote part of the world.
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Lyell Glacier: A Frozen River in South Georgia
Lyell Glacier is a type of glacier. Glaciers are huge, slow-moving bodies of ice. They are formed over many years as snow piles up and gets compressed into ice. Lyell Glacier moves slowly down towards the sea.
Where is Lyell Glacier Located?
Lyell Glacier is on South Georgia Island. This island is in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands territory. The island is known for its rugged mountains and many glaciers. It is also home to a lot of wildlife, like penguins and seals.
How Lyell Glacier Got Its Name
The Lyell Glacier was first mapped by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition. This expedition explored the area between 1901 and 1904. It was led by a scientist named Otto Nordenskjöld. He named the glacier after Sir Charles Lyell. Sir Charles Lyell was a very famous British geologist. Geologists study the Earth's rocks and how the Earth has changed over time.
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In Spanish: Glaciar Lyell (Georgias del Sur) para niños
