Whatcom Glacier

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Whatcom Glacier
Whatcom Glacier
Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722Coordinates: 48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722[1]
Length .35 mi (0.56 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Whatcom Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Whatcom Peak.[2] Whatcom Glacier is approximately .50 mi (0.80 km) north of Challenger Glacier.

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References

  1. ↑ "Whatcom Glacier". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013. 
  2. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Challenger, WA (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.86457&lon=-121.36736&datum=nad83&zoom=4. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
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