Fairchild Glacier is located in the U.S. state of Washington on Mount Fairchild and Mount Carrie in the Olympic Mountains of Olympic National Park.[2] Beginning at an elevation of about 6,600 feet (2,000 m) along the Bailey 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]

Fairchild Glacier
Fairchild Glacier on Mount Carrie
Map showing the location of Fairchild Glacier
Map showing the location of Fairchild Glacier
Fairchild Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMount Carrie-Mount Fairchild, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA
Coordinates47°54′24″N 123°37′44″W / 47.90667°N 123.62889°W / 47.90667; -123.62889[1]
Length.40 mi (0.64 km)
TerminusProglacial lake
StatusRetreating

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Fairchild Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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.