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
Retreat of Yakutat Glacier.
Coordinates59°31′35″N 138°48′33″W
Area1,000 km2 (400 sq mi)
Length51 kilometres (32 mi)
Thickness550 m (1,800 ft)
TerminusHarlequin Lake, the Gulf of Alaska.
StatusRetreating

See also

References

  1. "USGS Yakutat Glacier Topo Map in Yakutat County AK Topo Map". TopoZone. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  2. Retreat of Yakutat Glacier August 21, 2014 by Adam Voiland, NASA
  3. Yakutat Glacier Rapid Retreat, Alaska by Mauri Pelto December 5, 2009


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