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Sitkum Glacier

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Scimitar Glacier
Map showing the location of Scimitar Glacier
Map showing the location of Scimitar Glacier
Scimitar Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationGlacier Peak, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Length.9 mi (1.4 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Sitkum Glacier is located on the west slopes of Glacier Peak in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] As is true with all the glaciers found on Glacier Peak, Sitkum Glacier is retreating.[3] Sitkum Glacier is immediately south of Scimitar Glacier.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sitkum Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. ^ Glacier Peak West, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ^ Monroe, James; Reed Wicander (2011). The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution. Cengage Learning. p. 349. ISBN 9780840062086. Retrieved 2012-11-25.