Talum Glaciers Explained

Talum Glaciers
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.7531°N -121.7958°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.3miles
Terminus:Talus/Icefall
Status:Retreating

The Talum Glaciers are located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glaciers are connected to Squak Glacier to the west.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, the Talum Glaciers retreated 6479feet. During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glaciers advanced 902feet but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 951feet.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1526914. Talum Glaciers. 2012-11-03.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Baker, WA. 2012-11-03.
  3. Web site: Pelto. Mauri. North Cascade Glacier Retreat. Nichols College. 2012-11-03.