Collier Glacier Explained

Collier Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Map:USA Oregon
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:44.165°N -121.785°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:5000feet
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Collier Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation generally above 8000feet. Collier Glacier is on the west slopes of North Sister, an extinct shield volcano.[2] Since its last maximum extent during the Little Ice Age (1350–1850 A.D.) the glacier has retreated over a mile.[3]

See also

External links

Information about Collier Glacier on glaciers.us

Notes and References

  1. 1139993. Collier Glacier. 2012-07-29.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). North Sister, OR. 2012-07-15.
  3. News: Ramsayer. Kate. Disappearing glaciers. July 15, 2012. The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. October 22, 2007.