Yakutat Glacier
The Yakutat Glacier is a glacier in the Brabazon Range of southeastern Alaska.[1] It is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, and has been retreating since Little Ice Age.[2][3] Approximate elevation 1,010 feet (308 meters).
| Yakutat Glacier | |
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 Retreat of Yakutat Glacier. | |
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| Coordinates | 59°31′35″N 138°48′33″W |
| Area | 1,000 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Length | 51 kilometres (32 mi) |
| Thickness | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Terminus | Harlequin Lake, the Gulf of Alaska. |
| Status | Retreating |
See also
References
- "USGS Yakutat Glacier Topo Map in Yakutat County AK Topo Map". TopoZone. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- Retreat of Yakutat Glacier August 21, 2014 by Adam Voiland, NASA
- Yakutat Glacier Rapid Retreat, Alaska by Mauri Pelto December 5, 2009
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