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Cache Col Glacier

Coordinates: 48°26′54″N 121°03′10″W / 48.44833°N 121.05278°W / 48.44833; -121.05278
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Cache Col Glacier
The Cache Col Glacier as seen from Sahale arm. Mount Formidable is in the background
Map showing the location of Cache Col Glacier
Map showing the location of Cache Col Glacier
Cache Col Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°26′54″N 121°03′10″W / 48.44833°N 121.05278°W / 48.44833; -121.05278[1]
Length.50 mi (0.80 km)
TerminusBarren
StatusRetreating

Cache Col Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the east slope of Mix-up Peak.[2] Cache Col Glacier retreated nearly 100 m (330 ft) between 1950 and 2005.[3] Cache Col Glacier is 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Yawning Glacier.

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  1. ^ "Cache Col". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  2. ^ Cascade Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 11, 2013.