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Glacier in Washington, United States
Squak Glacier
Map showing the location of Squak GlacierMap showing the location of Squak GlacierSquak Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, USA
Coordinates48°44′48″N 121°48′34″W / 48.74667°N 121.80944°W / 48.74667; -121.80944
Length1.65 mi (2.66 km)
TerminusMoraine/talus
StatusRetreating

Squak Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington. Squak Glacier is connected to Easton Glacier to the east and Talum Glaciers to the west. Between 1850 and 1950, Squak Glacier retreated 8,202 ft (2,500 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 305 ft (93 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 869 ft (265 m).

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References

  1. "Squak Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  2. Baker Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
Glaciers of Mount Baker
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