Fairchild Glacier

Fairchild Glacier
Map showing the location of Fairchild Glacier
Fairchild Glacier

Mount Carrie-Mount Fairchild, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 47°54′24″N 123°37′44″W / 47.90667°N 123.62889°W / 47.90667; -123.62889Coordinates: 47°54′24″N 123°37′44″W / 47.90667°N 123.62889°W / 47.90667; -123.62889[1]
Length .40 mi (0.64 km)
Terminus Proglacial lake
Status Retreating

Fairchild Glacier is located in the U.S. state of Washington on Mount Fairchild in the Olympic Mountains of Olympic National Park.[2] Beginning at an elevation of about 6,600 feet (2,000 m) along the Baily Ridge, the glacier descends northeast and is .30 mi (0.48 km) northeast of Carrie Glacier. Like all the glaciers in Olympic National Park, Fairchild Glacier has been in a general retreat for over 100 years.[3] The glacier is named for William R. Fairchild, who was a pilot that assisted scientific researchers in the region.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Fairchild Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  2. Mount Carrie, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  3. "Glaciers and Climate Change". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
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