East Nooksack Glacier

East Nooksack Glacier

East Nooksack Glacier
Map showing the location of East Nooksack Glacier
East Nooksack Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°49′43″N 121°33′52″W / 48.82861°N 121.56444°W / 48.82861; -121.56444Coordinates: 48°49′43″N 121°33′52″W / 48.82861°N 121.56444°W / 48.82861; -121.56444[1]
Length .70 mi (1.13 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

East Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] East Nooksack Glacier is only .70 mi (1.13 km), but fills the upper portions of the Nooksack Cirque, spanning more than 2 mi (3.2 km). East Nooksack Glacier is connected to Crystal Glacier at its uppermost section at 7,800 ft (2,400 m).[2] East Nooksack Glacier extends from Nooksack Tower to the northwest to Seahpo Peak to the southeast and meltwater from the glacier flows into the Nooksack River.

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References

  1. ↑ "East Nooksack Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Mount Shuksan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 20, 2013.
East Nooksack Glacier Jagged Ridge of Mount Shuksan
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