Dome Glacier
Dome Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the north slopes of Dome Peak. Dome Glacier flows generally west for a distance of approximately .80 mi (1.29 km), maintaining a generally shallow gradient between 8,600 to 7,600 ft (2,600 to 2,300 m) at which point it descends in a large icefall to approximately 6,900 ft (2,100 m). An arête separates the glacier from Dana Glacier to the northwest and Chickamin Glacier to the east.[2]
Dome Glacier | |
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Dome Glacier (center) | |
Dome Glacier Location in Washington | |
Type | Alpine glacier |
Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
Coordinates | 48°18′20″N 121°02′20″W[1] |
Length | .80 mi (1.29 km) |
Terminus | Icefall/Barren rock |
Status | Retreating |
References
- "Dome Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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