Conrad Glacier Explained

Conrad Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Gilbert Peak, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:46.4936°N -121.4064°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.25miles
Terminus:Barren rocks
Status:Retreating

Conrad Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Situated on the north side of 8184feet Gilbert Peak, the glacier flows north-northeast from an elevation of 7500feet to barren rocks and talus. A proglacial lake at 6416feet, lies where the glacier once terminated.[2] Between 1970 and 2004, Conrad Glacier lost more than 29feet in thickness in some places and split into several separate bodies of ice.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 1518024. Conrad Glacier. 2012-11-16.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Walupt Lake, WA. 2012-11-16.
  3. Web site: Josberger. Ed. On the continuing retreat of South Cascade Glacier. United States Geological Survey. 2012-11-16. Bill Bidlake. pdf.