Whillans Ice Stream (83°40′S 145°00′W / 83.667°S 145.000°W / -83.667; -145.000Coordinates: 83°40′S 145°00′W / 83.667°S 145.000°W / -83.667; -145.000) is a glaciological feature of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, formerly known as Ice Stream B, renamed in 2001 in honor of Ohio State University glaciologist Dr. Ian Whillans.
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