East Nooksack Glacier Explained

East Nooksack Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8286°N -121.5644°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.7miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

East Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] East Nooksack Glacier is only 0.7miles, but fills the upper portions of the Nooksack Cirque, spanning more than 2miles. East Nooksack Glacier is connected to Crystal Glacier at its uppermost section at 7800feet.[2] East Nooksack Glacier extends from Nooksack Tower to the northwest to Seahpo Peak to the southeast and meltwater from the glacier flows into the Nooksack River.

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Notes and References

  1. 1519135. East Nooksack Glacier. April 20, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Shuksan, WA. April 20, 2013.