| Dana Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Dana Glacier Location in Washington | |
| Type | Alpine glacier |
| Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°19′09″N 121°03′05″W / 48.31917°N 121.05139°W[1] |
| Length | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Terminus | Icefall/Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
Dana Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is .50 mi (0.80 km) west of Dome Peak. Dana Glacier flows generally north for a distance of approximately 1 mi (1.6 km). An arête divides the glacier in two while other aretes separate Dana Glacier from Chickamin and Dome Glaciers to the east and south respectively. Dana Glacier descends from nearly 8,000 to 6,000 ft (2,400 to 1,800 m).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Dana 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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