Challenger Glacier, Glacier in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia
The Challenger Glacier extends 1.5 kilometers in width and flows into the eastern section of Corinthian Bay on northern Heard Island.
The German Antarctic Expedition first mapped this glacier during their 1901-1903 mission, documenting a large ice mass discharging into Corinthian Bay.
Australian research teams conduct regular scientific observations at Challenger Glacier to monitor ice mass changes and environmental patterns in this sub-Antarctic region.
Access to Challenger Glacier requires special permits from Australian authorities and specialized transportation due to the remote location in the Southern Ocean.
The glacier forms part of Heard Island's ice coverage, which has decreased by 31 square kilometers between 1947 and 1988 due to environmental changes.
Location: Heard Island and McDonald Islands
GPS coordinates: -53.03330,73.46670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:20
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