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Feature Name (see definition): Simpson Glacier Tongue Feature Class (see definition): Glacier Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica) Feature ID (see definition): 13854 Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 71° 15' 00" S Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 168° 45' 00" E Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -71.25 Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): 168.75 Elevation (see definition): No data Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/1947 Description (see definition): A small floating glacier tongue nourished by Simpson Glacier and Fendley Glacier as it extends into the sea between Nelson Cliff and Atkinson Cliffs, along the N coast of Victoria Land. Charted by the Northern Party, led by Campbell, of the British Antarctic Expedition (BrAE), 1910-13. Named for Dr. (later Sir) George C. Simpson, meteorologist of the expedition. Date Created (see definition): No data Date Edited (see definition): No data NOTE: The information regarding Simpson Glacier Tongue in Antarctica on this page is published from the data supplied by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, a member of the Intelligence community of the Antarctica, and a Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Support Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Simpson Glacier Tongue information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Simpson Glacier Tongue should be addressed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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