Akebono Glacier

Akebono Glacier (68°7′S 42°53′E / 68.117°S 42.883°E / -68.117; 42.883Coordinates: 68°7′S 42°53′E / 68.117°S 42.883°E / -68.117; 42.883) is a glacier flowing to the coast between Cape Hinode and Akebono Rock in Queen Maud Land. It was mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957–1962, who applied the name.

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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Akebono Glacier" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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