Forbes Glaciar

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / General San Martin - permanent station of Argentina /
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Glacier which flows W into the NE corner of Square Bay, on the W coast of Graham Land. It is 10 mi long, 4 mi wide in its central part, and narrows to 2 mi at its mouth. The lower reaches of the glacier were first surveyed in 1936 by the BGLE under Rymill. The survey was completed in 1946-48 by the FIDS who named the glacier for James D. Forbes (1809-68), Scottish physicist who was noted for his pioneer works on glaciology.
Coordinates:   67°48'27"S   66°34'12"W
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