Humes Glacier | |
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Mount Olympus, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, USA | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 47°47′22″N 123°39′02″W / 47.78944°N 123.65056°WCoordinates: 47°47′22″N 123°39′02″W / 47.78944°N 123.65056°W[1] |
Length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
Terminus | Icefall and Talus |
Humes Glacier is located in the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park, approximately 2.25 miles (3.62 km) southeast of the summit of Mount Olympus.[2] The glacier starts at nearly 6,000 ft (1,800 m) and descends downslope 1.25 mi (2.01 km), terminating at 4,800 ft (1,500 m) above sea level.
See also
References
- ^ "Humes Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ Mount Olympus. WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-06.
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