Christensen Glacier, Glacier in Bouvet Island, Norway.
Christensen Glacier extends along the south coast of Bouvet Island, positioned one nautical mile east of Cato Point in the South Atlantic Ocean.
German expedition leader Karl Chun first documented the glacier in 1898, followed by Norwegian Captain Harald Horntvedt who conducted detailed mapping in December 1927.
The glacier bears the name of Lars Christensen, a Norwegian patron who provided financial support for scientific expeditions to map Bouvet Island.
Research teams monitor the glacier through satellite technology due to limited physical access, collecting data about temperature changes and environmental conditions.
The glacier forms part of an island where 93 percent of the surface remains under permanent ice, creating specific conditions for specialized flora.
Location: Bouvet Island
GPS coordinates: -54.46670,3.40000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:21
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