Daniel Glacier

Daniel Glacier
Map showing the location of Daniel Glacier
Daniel Glacier

Kittitas County, Washington, U.S.

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 47°33′45″N 121°10′19″W / 47.56250°N 121.17194°W / 47.56250; -121.17194Coordinates: 47°33′45″N 121°10′19″W / 47.56250°N 121.17194°W / 47.56250; -121.17194[1]
Length .35 mi (0.56 km)
Terminus Icefall
Status Retreating

Daniel Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the north slope of Mount Daniel.[2] Daniel Glacier retreated almost 500 m (1,600 ft) between 1950 and 2005.[3] Daniel Glacier is separated from Lynch Glacier to the west by a ridge.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mount Daniel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Mount Daniel, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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