Nordenskjöld Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nordenskjold Glacier |
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View of the glacier terminus at Cumberland Bay.
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 Location in South Georgia Island
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| Location | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| Coordinates | 54°22′S 36°22′W / 54.367°S 36.367°W |
| Terminus | Cumberland East Bay Southern Ocean |
Nordenskjold Glacier is a very large glacier located on the island of South Georgia. This island is in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
A glacier is like a giant, slow-moving river of ice. Nordenskjold Glacier flows towards the north. It ends in a place called Cumberland East Bay, which is on the northern coast of South Georgia. The place where a glacier ends is called its terminus.
About Nordenskjold Glacier
This glacier was explored and mapped by a group called the Swedish Antarctic Expedition. This expedition was a scientific journey to the Antarctic region. It took place between 1901 and 1903.
The glacier was named after the leader of that expedition, a famous explorer named Otto Nordenskiöld. So, the glacier carries his name to honor his work.
Near the top of the glacier, there is a mountain peak called Sheridan Peak.
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. These islands are a British overseas territory. The area is known for its cold climate and amazing wildlife, including penguins and seals.
See also
In Spanish: Glaciar de Nordenskj%C3%B6ld para ni%C3%B1os
