Talum Glaciers

Talum Glaciers
Map showing the location of Talum Glaciers
Talum Glaciers

Whatcom County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°45′11″N 121°47′45″W / 48.75306°N 121.79583°W / 48.75306; -121.79583Coordinates: 48°45′11″N 121°47′45″W / 48.75306°N 121.79583°W / 48.75306; -121.79583[1]
Length 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
Terminus Talus/Icefall
Status Retreating

The Talum Glaciers are located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glaciers are connected to Squak Glacier to the west.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, the Talum Glaciers retreated 6,479 ft (1,975 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glaciers advanced 902 ft (275 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 951 ft (290 m).[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Talum Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  2. 1 2 Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
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