Sholes Glacier
Sholes Glacier | |
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Sholes Glacier | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 48°48′46″N 121°46′22″W / 48.81278°N 121.77278°WCoordinates: 48°48′46″N 121°46′22″W / 48.81278°N 121.77278°W[1] |
Length | .65 mi (1.05 km) |
Terminus | Moraine/talus |
Status | Retreating |
Sholes Glacier is located on the northeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier lies on the north side of the ridge known as The Portals.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Sholes Glacier retreated 3,838 ft (1,170 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 187 ft (57 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 278 ft (85 m).[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sholes Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-3. Check date values in:
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(help) - 1 2 Mount Baker, 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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