Watson Glacier

Watson Glacier
Map showing the location of Watson Glacier
Watson Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°39′22″N 121°34′55″W / 48.65611°N 121.58194°W / 48.65611; -121.58194Coordinates: 48°39′22″N 121°34′55″W / 48.65611°N 121.58194°W / 48.65611; -121.58194[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

  1. "Mount Watson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Bacon Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
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