Hatherton Glacier

Hatherton Glacier

Hatherton Glacier is a large glacier flowing from the Antarctic polar plateau generally eastward along the south side of the Darwin Mountains and entering Darwin Glacier at Junction Spur.

Mapped by the Darwin Glacier Party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1956-58). Named for Trevor Hatherton, Scientific Officer in Charge of Antarctic Activities, Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington, New Zealand.

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* List of glaciers


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