Sitkum Glacier Explained

Scimitar Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Glacier Peak, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right 480629N 1210749W
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.1081°N -121.1303°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.9miles
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Sitkum Glacier is located on the west slopes of Glacier Peak in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] As is true with all the glaciers found on Glacier Peak, Sitkum Glacier is retreating.[3] Sitkum Glacier is immediately south of Scimitar Glacier.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1525831. Sitkum Glacier. 2012-11-25.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Glacier Peak West, WA. 2012-11-25.
  3. Book: Monroe, James. The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution. 2011. Cengage Learning. 9780840062086. 349. Reed Wicander . 2012-11-25.