Mazama Glacier (Mount Adams)
Mazama Glacier | |
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Mazama Glacier at lower center of image | |
Mazama Glacier | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°WCoordinates: 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°W[1] |
Area | 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi) in 2006[2] |
Length | 1.10 mi (1.77 km) |
Terminus | Talus |
Status | Retreating |
Mazama Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. Mazama Glacier is in the Yakama Indian Reservation.[3] The glacier descends from approximately 10,800 ft (3,300 m) to a terminus near 7,600 ft (2,300 m).[3] Mazama Glacier has been in a general state of retreat for over 100 years and lost 46 percent of its surface area between 1904 and 2006.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Mazama Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- 1 2 Sitts, Danielle; Andrew G. Fountain; Matthew J. Hoffman (2010). "Twentieth Century Glacier Change on Mount Adams, Washington, USA" (pdf). Northwest Science (Northwest Scientific Association) 84 (4): 378–385. doi:10.3955/046.084.0407. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- 1 2 Mount Adams East, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-11.
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