Squak Glacier
Squak Glacier | |
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Squak Glacier | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 48°44′48″N 121°48′34″W / 48.74667°N 121.80944°WCoordinates: 48°44′48″N 121°48′34″W / 48.74667°N 121.80944°W[1] |
Length | 1.65 mi (2.66 km) |
Terminus | Moraine/talus |
Status | Retreating |
Squak Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Squak Glacier is connected to Easton Glacier to the east and Talum Glaciers to the west. Between 1850 and 1950, Squak Glacier retreated 8,202 ft (2,500 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 305 ft (93 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 869 ft (265 m).[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Squak Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-3. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ Baker Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-3. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
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