Coleman Glacier (Washington)

Coleman Glacier

Coleman Glacier with Colfax Peak (left) and Lincoln Peak (center) behind
Map showing the location of Coleman Glacier
Coleman Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°46′51″N 121°50′52″W / 48.78083°N 121.84778°W / 48.78083; -121.84778Coordinates: 48°46′51″N 121°50′52″W / 48.78083°N 121.84778°W / 48.78083; -121.84778[1]
Length 2.25 mi (3.62 km)
Terminus Moraine/talus
Status Retreating

Coleman Glacier is located on Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Coleman Glacier retreated 8,200 ft (2,500 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 2,480 ft (760 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 1,443 ft (440 m).[3] Situated on the west slopes of Mount Baker, Coleman Glacier is bordered by the Roosevelt Glacier to the north and the Heliotrope Ridge to the south.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Coleman Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  2. ↑ Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
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