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Glacier in Alaska, United States

Susitna Glacier
False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
Map showing the location of Susitna GlacierMap showing the location of Susitna GlacierSusitna GlacierLocation in Alaska
TypeValley glacier
LocationAlaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W / 63.583; -146.750
TerminusSusitna River

Susitna Glacier is an alpine or valley glacier in the Alaska Range. Susitna Glacier flows over a seismically active area. The 7.9-magnitude 2002 Denali earthquake struck the region in November 2002. The earthquake initiated with thrust movement on the previously unrecognized Susitna Glacier fault.

Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain

See also


References

  1. "Susitna Glacier, Alaska". NASA.
  2. "2002 Denali Fault Earthquake". Science.


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