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Dana Glacier (Washington)

Dana Glacier
Map showing the location of Dana Glacier
Map showing the location of Dana Glacier
Dana Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°19′09″N 121°03′05″W / 48.31917°N 121.05139°W / 48.31917; -121.05139[1]
Length1 mi (1.6 km)
TerminusIcefall/Barren rock
StatusRetreating

Dana Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is .50 mi (0.80 km) west of Dome Peak. Dana Glacier flows generally north for a distance of approximately 1 mi (1.6 km). An arête divides the glacier in two while other aretes separate Dana Glacier from Chickamin and Dome Glaciers to the east and south respectively. Dana Glacier descends from nearly 8,000 to 6,000 ft (2,400 to 1,800 m).[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dana Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ^ Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.


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