Newcomer Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Newcomer 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 | 77°47′00″S 85°27′00″W / 77.78333°S 85.45000°W |
| Length | 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Status | unknown |
The Newcomer Glacier is a large river of ice located in Antarctica. It is about 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) (about 37 kilometers) long. This glacier flows through the northern part of the Sentinel Range, which is a tall mountain chain.
Where is Newcomer Glacier?
Newcomer Glacier is found in a region of Antarctica called Ellsworth Land. It starts near a place called Allen Peak. From there, it flows southeast between two areas: Gromshin Heights and the main ridge of the Sentinel Range. After that, it turns east, moving between Gromshin Heights and Sostra Heights. Finally, the glacier leaves the Sentinel Range north of Bracken Peak.
How it Got its Name
This glacier was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN). They named it after Commander Loyd E. Newcomer. He was a pilot in the U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6. Commander Newcomer flew important photographic missions over the Sentinel Range. These flights happened on December 14 and 15, 1959. His work helped map this remote area of Antarctica.
Glaciers that Join Newcomer Glacier
Several smaller glaciers flow into Newcomer Glacier, acting like its branches. These are:
