Rakuda Glacier

Rakuda Glacier (68°3′S 43°54′E / 68.050°S 43.900°E / -68.050; 43.900Coordinates: 68°3′S 43°54′E / 68.050°S 43.900°E / -68.050; 43.900) is a glacier flowing to the coast just east of Rakuda Rock in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, who gave the name.

Rakuda Rock (68°2′S 43°49′E / 68.033°S 43.817°E / -68.033; 43.817) is a projecting coastal rock at the west side of Rakuda Glacier in Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE), 1957–62, who gave the name.

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

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