Spire Glacier
| Spire Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Spire Glacier Location in Washington | |
| Type | Alpine glacier |
| Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°19′15″N 121°04′48″W / 48.32083°N 121.08000°W[1] |
| Length | .50 mi (0.80 km) |
| Terminus | Icefall/Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
Spire Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the west slopes of Spire Point. Spire Glacier flows generally northwest for a distance of approximately .50 mi (0.80 km). An arête separates the glacier from Dana Glacier to the east. Spire Glacier descends from nearly 7,400 to 6,000 ft (2,300 to 1,800 m).[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Spire Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ Dome Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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