Lyall Glacier

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Lyall Glacier
Lyall Glacier
Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°29′16″N 120°44′50″W / 48.48778°N 120.74722°W / 48.48778; -120.74722Coordinates: 48°29′16″N 120°44′50″W / 48.48778°N 120.74722°W / 48.48778; -120.74722[1]
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Lyall Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is just southeast of Frisco Peak.[2] Melt from Lyall Glacier contributes to waterfalls which tumble 1,000 ft (300 m) into Rainy Lake.

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References

  1. ↑ "Lyall Glacier". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved May 4, 2013. 
  2. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). McAlester Mountain, WA (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.48791&lon=-120.74733&datum=nad83&zoom=4. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
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