Fairchild Glacier Explained

Fairchild Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Mount Carrie-Mount Fairchild, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:47.9067°N -123.6289°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.4miles
Terminus:Proglacial lake
Status:Retreating

Fairchild Glacier is located in the U.S. state of Washington on Mount Fairchild and Mount Carrie in the Olympic Mountains of Olympic National Park.[2] Beginning at an elevation of about 6600feet along the Bailey Ridge, the glacier descends northeast and is 0.3miles northeast of Carrie Glacier. Like all the glaciers in Olympic National Park, Fairchild Glacier has been in a general retreat for over 100 years.[3] The glacier is named for William R. Fairchild, who was a pilot that assisted scientific researchers in the region.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. 1529151. Fairchild Glacier. 2012-10-13.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Carrie, WA. 2012-10-13.
  3. Web site: Glaciers and Climate Change. National Park Service. 2012-10-13.