Mazama Glacier (Mount Baker)

Mazama Glacier
Map showing the location of Mazama Glacier
Mazama Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°48′13″N 121°48′04″W / 48.80361°N 121.80111°W / 48.80361; -121.80111Coordinates: 48°48′13″N 121°48′04″W / 48.80361°N 121.80111°W / 48.80361; -121.80111[1]
Length 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Terminus Moraine/talus
Status Retreating

Mazama Glacier is located on Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Mazama Glacier retreated 7,700 ft (2,300 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 1,476 ft (450 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 1,509 ft (460 m).[3] Situated on the north slopes of Mount Baker, Mazama Glacier is bordered by the Park Glacier to the south and Rainbow Glacier to the east.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mazama Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  2. ↑ Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
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