Peter Glacier (73°20′S 1°9′W / 73.333°S 1.150°W / -73.333; -1.150) is a short, broad glacier draining northeast into Jutulstraumen Glacier just east of Neumayer Cliffs and Melleby Peak in Queen Maud Land. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition (NBSAE) (1949–52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958–59). Named for Peter Melleby who was in charge of sledge dogs with the NBSAE.

Peter Glacier
Location of Queen Maud Land in Antarctica
Map showing the location of Peter Glacier
Map showing the location of Peter Glacier
Location of Peter Glacier in Antarctica
LocationQueen Maud Land
Coordinates73°20′S 1°9′E / 73.333°S 1.150°E / -73.333; 1.150
Thicknessunknown
TerminusJutulstraumen Glacier
Statusunknown

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  •   This article incorporates public domain material from "Peter Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.