George VI Ice Shelf

George VI Ice Shelf

The George VI Ice Shelf is an extensive ice shelf that occupies George VI Sound which separates Alexander Island from Palmer Land in the British Antarctic Territory.

The ice shelf extends from Ronne Entrance, at the southwest end of the sound, to Niznik Island, about 30 nautical miles south of the north entrance between Cape Brown and Cape Jeremy. It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee in association with George VI Sound.

Location

• Location map: 71°42’0"S, 68°0’0"W

References

• Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: George VI Ice Shelf