Watson Glacier
| Watson Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Watson Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Whatcom County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°39′22″N 121°34′55″W / 48.65611°N 121.58194°W[1] |
| Length | 1,150 ft (350 m) |
| Terminus | Barren |
| Status | Retreating |
Watson Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slope of Mount Watson.[2] Watson Glacier retreated 430 ft (130 m) between 1950 and 2007 and is now only 1,150 ft (350 m) in length.[3] Watson Glacier descends from 6,000 to 5,700 ft (1,800 to 1,700 m).[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mount Watson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Bacon Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ^ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
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