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Conrad Glacier
Map showing the location of Conrad Glacier
Map showing the location of Conrad Glacier
Conrad Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationGilbert Peak, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusBarren rocks
StatusRetreating

Conrad Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Situated on the north side of 8,184-foot (2,494 m) Gilbert Peak, the glacier flows north-northeast from an elevation of 7,500 ft (2,300 m) to barren rocks and talus. A proglacial lake at 6,416 ft (1,956 m), lies where the glacier once terminated.[2] Between 1970 and 2004, Conrad Glacier lost more than 29 ft (8.8 m) in thickness in some places and split into several separate bodies of ice.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Conrad Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  2. ^ a b Walupt Lake, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  3. ^ Josberger, Ed; Bill Bidlake. "On the continuing retreat of South Cascade Glacier" (pdf). United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-16.