Zhenda Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Zhenda Glacier |
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Location of Sentinel Range in Western Antarctica.
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 Location in Antarctica
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| Location | Sentinel Range Ellsworth Land |
| Coordinates | 77°53′00″S 86°00′00″W / 77.88333°S 86.00000°W |
| Length | 4.3 nmi (8 km; 5 mi) |
| Width | 2.6 nmi (5 km; 3 mi) |
| Thickness | unknown |
| Status | unknown |
The Zhenda Glacier (which is lednik Zhenda in Bulgarian) is a large ice river found in Antarctica. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) long and 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) wide. This glacier is located on the eastern side of the main mountain ridge in the northern part of the Sentinel Range. This area is part of the Ellsworth Mountains.
The Zhenda Glacier is west of the Sabazios Glacier and southeast of the Skaklya Glacier. It collects ice and snow from the northeast slopes of Mount Sharp. It also drains the eastern slopes of Mount Barden. The glacier flows towards the northeast. It then joins the Sabazios Glacier, along with the Skaklya Glacier. This meeting point is west of Mount Lanning in an area called Sostra Heights.
Where is Zhenda Glacier Located?
Zhenda Glacier is located in a very cold place: Ellsworth Land in Antarctica. Its exact center is at 77°53′00″S 86°00′00″W / 77.88333°S 86.00000°W. This means it's far south, close to the South Pole! The United States created maps of this area in 1961.
How Did Zhenda Glacier Get Its Name?
Many places in Antarctica are named after people or places from different countries. The Zhenda Glacier is named after a small town. This town is called Zhenda and it is located in Southern Bulgaria. This is a way to honor Bulgaria's connection to Antarctic research.
