Rakuda Glacier (68°3′S 43°54′E / 68.050°S 43.900°E) is a glacier flowing to the coast just east of Rakuda Rock in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, who gave the name.
Rakuda Glacier | |
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Location of Rakuda Glacier in Antarctica | |
Location | Queen Maud Land |
Coordinates | 68°3′S 43°54′E / 68.050°S 43.900°E |
Thickness | unknown |
Status | unknown |
Rakuda Rock (68°2′S 43°49′E / 68.033°S 43.817°E) is a projecting coastal rock at the west side of Rakuda Glacier in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, who gave the name.
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edit- This article incorporates public domain material from "Rakuda Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.