Saltzman Glacier facts for kids
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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°39′00″S 84°51′00″W / 78.65000°S 84.85000°W |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Terminus | Thomas Glacier |
| Status | unknown |
The Saltzman Glacier (78°39′S 84°51′W / 78.650°S 84.850°W) is a large river of ice found in Antarctica. It's a type of glacier that slowly moves across the land. This glacier is located in the Ellsworth Mountains, which are part of the Sentinel Range in southern Antarctica.
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What is Saltzman Glacier?
The Saltzman Glacier collects ice and snow from several high places. It starts on the northern side of Mount Allen and the eastern side of Mount Strybing and Karnare Col. It also gathers ice from the southeastern slopes of Mount Craddock.
Where Does It Flow?
This glacier flows towards the east. It moves between two land features called Mount Osborne and Moyher Ridge. Eventually, the Saltzman Glacier joins another larger glacier known as the Thomas Glacier. All of this happens in the southern part of the Sentinel Range.
How Saltzman Glacier Got Its Name
The Saltzman Glacier was officially named in 2006 by the US-ACAN, which stands for the U.S. Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. They named it after a scientist named Eric S. Saltzman.
Who is Eric S. Saltzman?
Eric S. Saltzman is a professor at the University of California, Irvine. He is part of the Department of Earth System Science. He was a researcher for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). His work involved studying ice cores from Antarctica. These ice cores are like frozen records that help scientists understand what the ocean and atmosphere were like a long time ago. In 2006, he was also the chairman of a group that focused on using Antarctic ice cores for scientific research.
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