Conrad Glacier

Conrad Glacier
Map showing the location of Conrad Glacier
Conrad Glacier

Gilbert Peak, Yakima County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 46°29′37″N 121°24′23″W / 46.49361°N 121.40639°W / 46.49361; -121.40639Coordinates: 46°29′37″N 121°24′23″W / 46.49361°N 121.40639°W / 46.49361; -121.40639[1]
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus Barren rocks
Status Retreating

Conrad Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Situated on the north side of 8,184-foot (2,494 m) Gilbert Peak, the glacier flows north-northeast from an elevation of 7,500 ft (2,300 m) to barren rocks and talus. A proglacial lake at 6,416 ft (1,956 m), lies where the glacier once terminated.[2] Between 1970 and 2004, Conrad Glacier lost more than 29 ft (8.8 m) in thickness in some places and split into several separate bodies of ice.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Conrad Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  2. 1 2 Walupt Lake, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  3. ↑ Josberger, Ed; Bill Bidlake. "On the continuing retreat of South Cascade Glacier" (pdf). United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
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