West Nooksack Glacier
| West Nooksack Glacier | |
|---|---|
  West Nooksack Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 48°50′31″N 121°34′30″W / 48.84194°N 121.57500°WCoordinates: 48°50′31″N 121°34′30″W / 48.84194°N 121.57500°W[1] |
| Length | .70 mi (1.13 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
West Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan, immediately northeast of the subpeak called Nooksack Tower.[2] West Nooksack Glacier is only .10 mi (0.16 km) in length and is a glacial remnant.[2] West Nooksack Glacier provides meltwater for the Nooksack River.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "West Nooksack Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
- ^ a b Mount Shuksan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 20, 2013.
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