Prebble Glacier

Prebble Glacier (84°16′S 164°30′E / 84.267°S 164.500°E / -84.267; 164.500Coordinates: 84°16′S 164°30′E / 84.267°S 164.500°E / -84.267; 164.500) is a glacier, 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, flowing westward from Mount Kirkpatrick in Queen Alexandra Range to enter Walcott Neve north of Fremouw Peak. Named by the Northern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1961–62) for Michael Prebble, of the base support party, who assisted the party with preparations and training.

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