Sandalee Glacier
Appearance
Sandalee Glacier | |
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![]() Portions of the Sandalee Glacier | |
Type | Cirque glacier |
Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
Coordinates | 48°24′31″N 120°47′18″W / 48.40861°N 120.78833°W[1] |
Length | .45 mi (0.72 km) |
Terminus | Barren rock |
Status | Retreating |
Sandalee Glacier is in North Cascades National Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north and east slopes of McGregor Mountain.[2] Sandalee Glacier originates in several cirques and extends from 7,800 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m) above sea level across a distance of almost 1.5 mi (2.4 km). The National Park Service is currently studying Sandalee Glacier as part of their glacier monitoring project.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Sandalee Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- ^ McGregor Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
- ^ "Glaciers Selected for Monitoring". Glacier Monitoring Program. National Park Service. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
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