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West Nooksack Glacier

Coordinates: 48°50′31″N 121°34′30″W / 48.84194°N 121.57500°W / 48.84194; -121.57500
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West Nooksack Glacier
Map showing the location of West Nooksack Glacier
Map showing the location of West Nooksack Glacier
West Nooksack Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°50′31″N 121°34′30″W / 48.84194°N 121.57500°W / 48.84194; -121.57500[1]
Length.70 mi (1.13 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

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.

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References

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  1. ^ "West Nooksack Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Mount Shuksan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 20, 2013.


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