Sahale Glacier

Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Map showing the location of Sahale Glacier
Map showing the location of Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°29′15″N 121°02′30″W / 48.48750°N 121.04167°W / 48.48750; -121.04167[1]
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusIcefall/barren rock
StatusRetreating

Sahale Glacier is located on the south slope of Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] It is approximately 0.25 mi (0.40 km) in length and descends from 8,200 to 7,800 ft (2,500 to 2,400 m). Sahale is separated by ridges from Davenport Glacier to the northeast and the Quien Sabe Glacier to the north.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sahale Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
  2. ^ Cascade Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2013-02-02.
  • Aerial photo of Sahale Glacier: PBase


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