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Jerry Glacier

Coordinates: 48°44′36″N 120°54′58″W / 48.74333°N 120.91611°W / 48.74333; -120.91611
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Jerry Glacier
Jerry Glacier on Crater Mountain
Map showing the location of Jerry Glacier
Map showing the location of Jerry Glacier
Jerry Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°44′36″N 120°54′58″W / 48.74333°N 120.91611°W / 48.74333; -120.91611[1]
Length.20 mi (0.32 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Jerry Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slope of Crater Mountain.[2] Descending from 7,400 to 6,900 ft (2,300 to 2,100 m), Jerry Glacier has retreated, leaving a proglacial lake at its eastern flank.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Jerry Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Crater Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.