Thayer Glacier
Thayer Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation of over 8,000 feet (2,400 m). It is on the east slopes of North Sister, an extinct shield volcano.[2]
| Thayer Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Thayer Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°09′49″N 121°45′50″W[1] |
| Length | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Terminus | Glacial Lake |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Thayer Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- North Sister, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 15, 2012.
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