Axel Heiberg Glacier

Axel Heiberg Glacier
Aerial view of the Axel Heiberg Glacier in 1956–57
Aerial view of the Axel Heiberg Glacier in 1956–57
Map showing the location of Axel Heiberg Glacier
Map showing the location of Axel Heiberg Glacier
Location of Axel Heiberg Glacier in Antarctica
TypeValley glacier
LocationQueen Maud Mountains, Antarctica
Coordinates85°25′S 163°0′W / 85.417°S 163.000°W / -85.417; -163.000
Length56 km (35 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoss Ice Shelf
Statusunknown

The Axel Heiberg Glacier (85°25′S 163°00′W / 85.417°S 163.000°W / -85.417; -163.000) in Antarctica is a valley glacier, 30 nautical miles (56 km; 35 mi) long, descending from the high elevations of the Antarctic Plateau into the Ross Ice Shelf (nearly at sea level) between the Herbert Range and Mount Don Pedro Christophersen in the Queen Maud Mountains.