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Dome Glacier

Coordinates: 48°18′20″N 121°02′20″W / 48.30556°N 121.03889°W / 48.30556; -121.03889
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Dome Glacier
Dome Glacier (center)
Map showing the location of Dome Glacier
Map showing the location of Dome Glacier
Dome Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationSkagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°18′20″N 121°02′20″W / 48.30556°N 121.03889°W / 48.30556; -121.03889[1]
Length.80 mi (1.29 km)
TerminusIcefall/Barren rock
StatusRetreating

Dome Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the north slopes of Dome Peak. Dome Glacier flows generally west for a distance of approximately .80 mi (1.29 km), maintaining a generally shallow gradient between 8,600 to 7,600 ft (2,600 to 2,300 m) at which point it descends in a large icefall to approximately 6,900 ft (2,100 m). An arête separates the glacier from Dana Glacier to the northwest and Chickamin Glacier to the east.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Dome Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ^ Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.