Deming Glacier (Washington)

Deming Glacier
Map showing the location of Deming Glacier
Deming Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°45′47″N 121°50′20″W / 48.76306°N 121.83889°W / 48.76306; -121.83889Coordinates: 48°45′47″N 121°50′20″W / 48.76306°N 121.83889°W / 48.76306; -121.83889[1]
Length 2.25 mi (3.62 km)
Terminus Moraine/talus
Status Retreating

Deming Glacier is located on Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Deming Glacier retreated 7,217 ft (2,200 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 2,060 ft (630 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 1,140 ft (350 m).[3] Situated on the southwest slopes of Mount Baker, Deming Glacier is bordered by the Easton Glacier to the east and the Black Buttes ridge to the west.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Deming Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  2. ↑ Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ↑ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
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