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East Nooksack Glacier

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East Nooksack Glacier
East Nooksack Glacier
Map showing the location of East Nooksack Glacier
Map showing the location of East Nooksack Glacier
East Nooksack Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Length.70 mi (1.13 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

East Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] East Nooksack Glacier is only .70 mi (1.13 km), but fills the upper portions of the Nooksack Cirque, spanning more than 2 mi (3.2 km). East Nooksack Glacier is connected to Crystal Glacier at its uppermost section at 7,800 ft (2,400 m).[2] East Nooksack Glacier extends from Nooksack Tower to the northwest to Seahpo Peak to the southeast and meltwater from the glacier flows into the Nooksack River.

See also

References

  1. ^ "East 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.