Squak Glacier

Squak Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Squak Glacier is connected to Easton Glacier to the east and Talum Glaciers to the west. Between 1850 and 1950, Squak Glacier retreated 8,202 ft (2,500 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 305 ft (93 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 869 ft (265 m).[3]

Squak Glacier
Squak Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
Coordinates48°44′48″N 121°48′34″W[1]
Length1.65 mi (2.66 km)
TerminusMoraine/talus
StatusRetreating

See also

References

  1. "Squak Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  2. Baker Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
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