Squak Glacier Explained

Squak Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.7467°N -121.8094°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.65miles
Terminus:Moraine/talus
Status:Retreating

Squak Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Squak Glacier is connected to Easton Glacier to the east and Talum Glaciers to the west. Between 1850 and 1950, Squak Glacier retreated 8202feet. During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 305feet but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 869feet.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1526445. Squak Glacier. 2012-11-03.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Baker Pass, WA. 2012-11-03.
  3. Web site: Pelto. Mauri. North Cascade Glacier Retreat. Nichols College. 2012-11-03.