Thwaites Glacier and Pine Island Glacier Glaciers are prominent features in West Antarctica. The Thwaites Glacier has the largest ocean front of any glacier in the world, extending roughly 75 miles (120 km). (more) Amundsen Sea sea, Southern Ocean Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Amundsen-Sea Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Amundsen-Sea Written by Anna Dubey Anna Dubey is a freelance writer at Encyclopædia Britannica. Anna Dubey, John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 21, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Amundsen Sea, arm of the Southern Ocean adjoining West Antarctica south of about 70° S latitude, bordered on the west by Cape Dart on Siple Island and on the east by Cape Flying Fish at the northwestern edge of Thurston Island (see also Antarctica). The sea also includes the ice-covered portion of the coast of Marie Byrd Land called the Amundsen Sea Embayment. The water body was first surveyed in February 1929 by Norwegian explorer Captain Nils Larsen, who named it after renowned Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen. The Amundsen Sea hosts a variety of wildlife, though at low densities. ...(100 of 473 words)

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