Hubert Glacier Explained

Hubert Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Mount Olympus, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:47.7853°N -123.7028°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.25miles
Terminus:Icefall and Talus

Hubert Glacier is located on the south side of Mount Olympus in the Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park.[2] Due to its southern orientation, the glacier is smaller than those on the north side of Mount Olympus, such as Blue Glacier.

Named for Anna Hubert, the only female member of the first ascent of Mount Olympus,[3] the Hubert Glacier occupies a cirque at the bottom of the headwall, with one branch extending to the south up the mountainside. Starting from this highpoint of the glacier at 6500feet, it flows northward until it meets the glacial ice located in the cirque at about 5600-2NaN-2.[2] The glacier changes direction and flows west to its terminus at about 5000-2NaN-2.

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Notes and References

  1. 1521017. Hubert Glacier. 2012-10-06.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Olympus. WA. 2012-10-05.
  3. Book: Majors, Harry M. . Exploring Washington . Van Winkle Publishing Co . 1975 . 72 . 978-0-918664-00-6.