GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Totten Glacier
Totten is a major outlet of the East Antarctic ice sheet. Its floating shelf connects a large inland catchment to coastal ocean conditions.
Fast Facts
- East Antarctic coast near the Sabrina Coast sector.
- Parts of the drainage system rest on bedrock below sea level.
- Warm-water access has been measured in the coastal embayment.
Connected lessons
- Totten GlacierMap, explanation and practice
- Why glacier vulnerability variesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- East AntarcticaRelated places
- Denman GlacierRelated places
- Thwaites GlacierRelated places