Terror Glacier (Washington)

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Terror Glacier
Terror Glacier at center
Map showing the location of Terror Glacier
Map showing the location of Terror Glacier
Terror Glacier
TypeCirque glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°45′59″N 121°17′19″W / 48.76639°N 121.28861°W / 48.76639; -121.28861[1]
Length.40 mi (0.64 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Terror Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on south slope of Mount Degenhardt. Mount Terror is .25 mi (0.40 km) to the northwest.[2] The precipitous McMillan Spire is to the immediate northeast.

Terror Glacier and The Barrier

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Terror Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Challenger, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 18, 2013.