Sandalee Glacier

Sandalee Glacier

Portions of the Sandalee Glacier
Map showing the location of Sandalee Glacier
Sandalee Glacier
Location in Washington
Type Cirque glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°24′31″N 120°47′18″W / 48.40861°N 120.78833°W / 48.40861; -120.78833Coordinates: 48°24′31″N 120°47′18″W / 48.40861°N 120.78833°W / 48.40861; -120.78833[1]
Length .45 mi (0.72 km)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Retreating

Sandalee Glacier is in North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north and east slopes of McGregor Mountain.[2] Sandalee Glacier originates in several cirques and extends from 7,800 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m) above sea level across a distance of almost 1.5 mi (2.4 km). The National Park Service is currently studying Sandalee Glacier as part of their glacier monitoring project.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sandalee Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ McGregor Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Glaciers Selected for Monitoring". Glacier Monitoring Program. National Park Service. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
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