Watson Glacier
Watson Glacier | |
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Watson Glacier | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 48°39′22″N 121°34′55″W / 48.65611°N 121.58194°WCoordinates: 48°39′22″N 121°34′55″W / 48.65611°N 121.58194°W[1] |
Length | 1,150 ft (350 m) |
Terminus | Barren |
Status | Retreating |
Watson Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slope of Mount Watson.[2] Watson Glacier retreated 430 ft (130 m) between 1950 and 2007 and is now only 1,150 ft (350 m) in length.[3] Watson Glacier descends from 6,000 to 5,700 ft (1,800 to 1,700 m).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Mount Watson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- 1 2 Bacon Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
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