East Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] East Nooksack Glacier is only 0.70 mi (1.13 km), but fills the upper portions of the Nooksack Cirque, spanning more than 2 mi (3.2 km). East Nooksack Glacier is connected to Crystal Glacier at its uppermost section at 7,800 ft (2,400 m).[2] East Nooksack Glacier extends from Nooksack Tower to the northwest to Seahpo Peak to the southeast and meltwater from the glacier flows into the Nooksack River.
| East Nooksack Glacier | |
|---|---|
 East Nooksack Glacier | |
  East Nooksack Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Whatcom County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°49′43″N 121°33′52″W / 48.82861°N 121.56444°W[1] |
| Length | .70 mi (1.13 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
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References edit
- ^ "East Nooksack Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
- ^ a b Mount Shuksan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 20, 2013.
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