Sitkum Glacier
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.
| Scimitar Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Scimitar Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 48°06′29″N 121°07′49″W[1] |
| Length | .9 mi (1.4 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Sitkum Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- Glacier Peak West, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- Monroe, James; Reed Wicander (2011). The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution. Cengage Learning. p. 349. ISBN 9780840062086. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
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