Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier
Nishi-naga-iwa Glacier (68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°ECoordinates: 68°31′S 41°18′E / 68.517°S 41.300°E) is a glacier flowing to the sea between Daruma Rock and Cape Akarui in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, and, in association with Higashi-naga-iwa Glacier lying 5 nautical miles (9 km) eastward, named Nishi-naga-iwa-hyoga (western long rock glacier).
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