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==Glaciology== | ==Glaciology== | ||
The Bakutis Coast shows two main glaciological features: narrow fringing ice shelves and the Thwaites Glacier system. Twenty seven named and 14 unnamed outlet glaciers and ice streams flow into the ice shelves or into the [[Amundsen Sea]]. There are three other named glaciers which do not empty into any oceans which are located interiorly. | The Bakutis Coast shows two main glaciological features: narrow fringing ice shelves and the Thwaites Glacier system. Twenty seven named and 14 unnamed outlet glaciers and ice streams flow into the ice shelves or into the [[Amundsen Sea]]. There are three other named glaciers which do not empty into any oceans which are located interiorly. | ||
==Protection by the government== | |||
The area had been identified as a candidate for protection under the [[Westarctican Parks Service]]. | |||
==Geographic Features== | ==Geographic Features== | ||