Thayer Glacier
| Thayer Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Thayer Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°09′49″N 121°45′50″W / 44.16361°N 121.76389°WCoordinates: 44°09′49″N 121°45′50″W / 44.16361°N 121.76389°W[1] |
| Length | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Terminus | Glacial Lake |
| Status | Retreating |
Thayer Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation of over 8,000 feet (2,400 m). It is on the east slopes of North Sister, an extinct shield volcano.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Thayer Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ↑ North Sister, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-15.
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